Whitelee Windfarm Extension phase 2 is a 109 MW wind power plant located in the United Kingdom. It is part of the growing renewable energy sector in the country. The commissioning year is not specified. This facility ranks as the 54th largest wind plant in the UK. With a capacity of 109 MW, it accounts for approximately 0.35% of the UK's total wind capacity of 30,806 MW. The United Kingdom has 819 wind plants with a combined capacity of 30,806 MW. Compared to the largest wind plant in the UK, Hornsea 1 - Heron & Njord at 1,200 MW, Whitelee Windfarm Extension phase 2 is about one-eleventh the size. Wind energy plays a significant role in the UK's energy landscape, contributing to the country's efforts to reduce carbon emissions. The UK's geographical conditions, including coastal areas and open plains, are conducive to wind power generation. The plant is located in Scotland, approximately 20 km from Glasgow.
8 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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