Metline is a 72 MW wind power plant in Tunisia, commissioned in 2013. Ranked #1 of 2 wind plants in Tunisia. Its 72 MW represents 50.7% of Tunisia's total wind capacity of 142 MW. The largest wind plant in Tunisia is Metline at 72 MW, making it equal in size to itself. Nearby plants include Rades A1 (700 MW, Gas), IPP Rades 2 (470 MW, Gas), and Goulette (123 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Bizerte Governorate, approximately 50 km north of Tunis.
13 years old
Tunisia, Africa
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Tunisia- Continent
- Africa
- 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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