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Stor-Rotliden78 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Stor-Rotliden is a 78 MW wind power plant in Sweden, operated by Vattenfall and commissioned in 2011. Ranked #6 of 22 wind plants in Sweden. Its 78 MW accounts for 7.26% of Sweden's total wind capacity of 1,075 MW. The largest wind plant in Sweden is Bjorkhojden at 288 MW, making Stor-Rotliden 3.7 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. The facility is located in Västernorrland County, approximately 400 km north of Stockholm.

Capacity
78 MW
Commissioning Year
2011

15 years old

Owner
100% Vattenfall
Location
64.2307°, 18.3117°

Sweden, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 64.230700, 18.311700
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Wind
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
Sweden
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
SwedenEnergy Profile
305
Total Plants
44.6 GW
Total Capacity
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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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