Kapidag is a 28 MW wind power plant in Turkey, contributing to the country's renewable energy efforts. It is one of 17 wind plants operated in the region. Ranked #5 of 17 wind plants in Turkey. Its 28 MW represents 6.72% of Turkey's total wind capacity of 417 MW. The largest wind plant in Turkey is Osmaniye at 135 MW, making Kapidag 4.8 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Cenal power station (1,320 MW, Coal), Bandırma Doğalgaz Santrali (931 MW, Gas), and Bandirma 2 Doğalgaz Santrali (607 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Balıkesir Province, approximately 150 km west of Istanbul.
8 years old
Turkey, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Turkey- 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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