Lillgrund Wind Farm is a 110.4 MW wind power plant located in Sweden. It was commissioned in 2007 and is among the facilities operated under the Swedish energy sector. The plant generates electricity from wind energy, contributing to the nation's renewable energy output. Lillgrund ranks as the 3rd largest wind plant in Sweden. With 110.4 MW, it represents 10.27% of the country's total wind capacity of 1,075 MW. Sweden has 22 wind plants with a combined capacity of 1,075 MW. Compared to the largest wind plant, Bjorkhojden at 288 MW, Lillgrund is approximately four times larger. Wind energy is a major part of Sweden's energy landscape, providing around 20% of the country's electricity generation. The country's extensive coastline and favorable wind conditions support the growth of wind farms. The plant is located off the coast of Skåne, 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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