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Low Spinney8.2 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Low Spinney is an 8.2 MW wind power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by Infinis since its commissioning. Ranked #465 of 819 wind plants in the United Kingdom, Low Spinney's 8.2 MW represents 0.03% of the country'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 Low Spinney 146 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Ratcliffe (2000 MW, Coal), Wymeswold Airfield (34 MW, Solar), and Ratcliffe GT (34 MW, Gas). The facility is located in the East Midlands region, approximately 50 km northeast of Birmingham.

Capacity
8.2 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Infinis previously Broadview Energy Developments
Location
52.5024°, -1.1792°

United Kingdom, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 52.502400, -1.179200
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Wind
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
United Kingdom
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
United KingdomEnergy Profile
3,024
Total Plants
155.3 GW
Total Capacity
GasWindNuclearCoal
Top Fuels
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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