Crimp is a 2.43 MW wind power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by Crimp Power Ltd (West Coast Energy). Ranked #684 of 819 wind plants in the United Kingdom. Its 2.43 MW represents 0.01% of the UK's total wind capacity of 30,806 MW. The largest wind plant in the United Kingdom is Hornsea 1 - Heron & Njord at 1,200 MW, making Crimp 0.0020 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Fullabrook Down Wind Farm (66 MW, Wind), Canworthy Water (41 MW, Solar), and Newton Ferrers (19.501 MW, Solar). The facility is located in England, approximately 250 km from the nearest major city, Exeter.
United Kingdom, Europe
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Crimp is a wind power plant producing approximately 6 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
United Kingdom- Continent
- Europe
- 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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