Datan is a 14 MW wind power plant in Taiwan, commissioned in 2005. It is part of the country's renewable energy initiatives. Ranked #4 of 7 wind plants in Taiwan, Datan's 14 MW represents 7.18% of Taiwan's total wind capacity of 195 MW. The largest wind plant in Taiwan is Changbin at 96 MW, making Datan 6.9 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Changbin (96 MW, Wind) and Datan wind (15.1 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Taitung County, approximately 40 km from the nearest major city.
21 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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