Changbin is a 96 MW wind power plant in Taiwan, commissioned in 2007. Ranked #1 of 7 wind plants in Taiwan. Its 96 MW represents 49.22% of Taiwan's total wind capacity of 195 MW. The largest wind plant in Taiwan is Changbin at 96 MW, making it the only plant of its size. Nearby plants include Datan wind (15.1 MW, Wind) and Datan (14 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Taiwan, approximately 30 km from Taitung City.
19 years old
Taiwan, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Taiwan- 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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