Lillgrund is a 110 MW wind power plant in Sweden, operated entirely by Vattenfall since 2007. Ranked #4 of 22 wind plants in Sweden. Its 110 MW represents 10.23% of Sweden's total wind capacity of 1,075 MW. The largest wind plant in Sweden is Bjorkhojden at 288 MW, making Lillgrund 2.6 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Avedoerevaerket (815 MW, Coal), Öresundsverket, Malmö (448 MW, Gas), and Nya Öresundsverket (440 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Skåne County, approximately 20 km from Malmö.
19 years old
Sweden, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Sweden- Continent
- Europe
- 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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