Linkou Wind is a 6 MW wind power plant in Taiwan, commissioned in 2011. It is located at coordinates 23.1363, 120.4883. The plant contributes 3.08% to Taiwan's total wind capacity. Ranked #6 of 7 wind plants in Taiwan, Linkou Wind is part of a total wind capacity of 195 MW. The largest wind plant in Taiwan is Changbin at 96 MW, making Linkou Wind 16 times smaller. Nearby plants include Hsinta (Gas, 2410 MW), Hsinta (Coal, 2200 MW), and Chiahui (Gas, 670 MW). The facility is situated in the Changhua County, approximately 100 km from Taichung City.
15 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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