Pollupalai is a 12 MW wind power plant in Sri Lanka, operated by Joule Power since its commissioning year is not specified. Ranked #1 of 13 wind plants in Sri Lanka. Its 12 MW constitutes 9.52% of Sri Lanka's total wind capacity of 126 MW. The largest wind plant in Sri Lanka is Madurankuliya at 12 MW, making Pollupalai equal in size. Nearby plants include Old Laxapana (50 MW, Hydro), Northern Power (36 MW, Oil), and Uthuru Janani (24 MW, Oil). The facility is located in the Northern Province, approximately 200 km north of Colombo.
Sri Lanka, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Sri Lanka- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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