Uppudaluwa is a 10.5 MW wind power plant in Sri Lanka, operated by PowerGen Lanka. It contributes to the country's renewable energy sector since its commissioning. Ranked #4 of 13 wind plants in Sri Lanka, Uppudaluwa's 10.5 MW represents 8.33% of Sri Lanka's total wind capacity of 126 MW. The largest wind plant in Sri Lanka is Vallimunai at 12 MW, making Uppudaluwa 1.14 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Lakvijaya (900 MW, Coal), Madurankuliya (12 MW, Wind), and Mampuri-III (10.5 MW, Wind). The facility is located in the Western Province, approximately 70 km north of Colombo.
Sri Lanka, Asia
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Uppudaluwa is a wind power plant producing approximately 28 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~11 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Sri Lanka- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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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