Bandırma Kurşunlu is an 87 MW wind power plant in Turkey, commissioned in 2019. Ranked #2 of 17 wind plants in Turkey. Its 87 MW accounts for 20.87% of Turkey's total wind capacity of 417 MW. The largest wind plant in Turkey is Osmaniye at 135 MW, making Bandırma Kurşunlu 1.55 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Soma Kolin power station (510 MW, Gas), Tokat (40 MW, Wind), and Manyas Dam (20.25 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Balıkesir Province, approximately 100 km west of Bursa.
16 years old
Turkey, Asia
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Bandırma Kurşunlu is a wind power plant producing approximately 229 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
Turkey- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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Understanding Wind Power Generation: A Comprehensive Overview
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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