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Pawan Danavi10.2 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Pawan Danavi is a 10.2 MW wind power plant in Sri Lanka, operated by Pawan Danavi. Ranked #9 of 13 wind plants in Sri Lanka, Pawan Danavi's 10.2 MW accounts for 8.1% of the country's total wind capacity of 126 MW. The largest wind plant in Sri Lanka is Vallimunai at 12 MW, making Pawan Danavi 1.2 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Lakvijaya (900 MW, Coal) and Madurankuliya (12 MW, Wind). Pawan Danavi is located in the North Western Province, approximately 80 km north of Colombo.

Capacity
10.2 MW
Commissioning Year
2018

8 years old

Owner
Pawan Danavi
Location
8.0490°, 79.7190°

Sri Lanka, Asia

Location
Coordinates:: 8.049000, 79.719000
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Wind
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
Sri Lanka
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
Sri LankaEnergy Profile
47
Total Plants
3.7 GW
Total Capacity
HydroOilCoalWind
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Understanding Wind Power Generation: A Comprehensive Overview

Wind power generation harnesses the kinetic energy of wind to produce electricity, making it one of the fastest-growing renewable energy sources globally. This process begins with wind turbines, which consist of large blades mounted on a tower. As the wind blows, it causes the blades to rotate, transforming the wind's kinetic energy into mechanical energy. This mechanical energy is then converted into electrical energy through a generator connected to the turbine. The efficiency of wind turbines has significantly improved over the past decades, with modern designs capable of generating power even at low wind speeds.

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