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Roos17.1 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Roos is a 17.1 MW wind power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by Renewable Energy Systems (RES). Ranked #285 of 819 wind plants in the United Kingdom. Its 17.1 MW accounts for 0.06% of the United Kingdom'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 Roos 70 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include South Humber Bank (1310 MW, Gas), VPI Immingham (1240 MW, Cogeneration), and Saltend (1200 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Lincolnshire, approximately 50 km northeast of Lincoln.

Capacity
17.1 MW
Commissioning Year
2015

11 years old

Owner
Renewable Energy Systems (RES)
Location
53.7518°, -0.0697°

United Kingdom, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 53.751800, -0.069700
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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
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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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