Shimen Wind is a 3.96 MW wind power plant in Taiwan, commissioned in 2004. It is operated by an undisclosed entity and is one of seven wind plants in the country. Ranked #7 of 7 wind plants in Taiwan, Shimen Wind contributes 2.03% of Taiwan's total wind capacity of 195 MW. The largest wind plant in Taiwan is Changbin at 96 MW, making Shimen Wind approximately 24 times smaller. Nearby plants include Dah-Tarn (4380 MW, Gas), Linkou (300 MW, Gas), and Miaoli (50 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Taiwan, approximately 50 km from the nearest major city.
22 years old
Taiwan, Asia
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Shimen Wind is a wind power plant producing approximately 10 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~11 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Taiwan- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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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