Dunmore is a 21 MW wind power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by TCI Renewables. It contributes to the UK's total wind capacity of 30,806 MW, representing 0.07% of that total. The plant is ranked #239 of 819 wind plants in the country. The largest wind plant in the United Kingdom is Hornsea 1 - Heron & Njord at 1,200 MW, making Dunmore approximately 57 times smaller. With 819 wind plants, the UK has a diverse wind energy portfolio, with Dunmore being one of the smaller contributors. Nearby plants include Coolkeeragh (408 MW, Gas), Coolkeeragh Power Station (400 MW, Gas), and Slieve Kirk (73.6 MW, Wind). Dunmore is located in Northern Ireland, approximately 80 km from Belfast.
10 years old
United Kingdom, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
United Kingdom- Continent
- Europe
- 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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