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PARQUE EÓLICO LIBERTAD7.7 MW Wind

WindRenewable

PARQUE EÓLICO LIBERTAD is a 7.7 MW wind power plant located in Uruguay. It is part of the country's renewable energy initiatives and contributes to local energy production. Ranked #34 of 39 wind plants in Uruguay, this facility represents 0.56% of Uruguay's total wind capacity of 1,382 MW. The largest wind plant in Uruguay is PAMPA at 142 MW, making PARQUE EÓLICO LIBERTAD 18 times smaller. Nearby plants include PUNTA DEL TIGRE A (300 MW, Oil), CTR (212 MW, Gas), and MOTORES CENTRAL BATLLE (80 MW, Oil). The plant is located in the Canelones Department, approximately 50 km from Montevideo.

Capacity
7.7 MW
Commissioning Year
2015

11 years old

Owner
UTE (Administración Nacional de Usinas y Transmisiones Eléctricas)
Location
-34.6346°, -56.5865°

Uruguay, South America

Location
Coordinates:: -34.634600, -56.586500
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Wind
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
Uruguay
Continent
South America
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
UruguayEnergy Profile
73
Total Plants
4.2 GW
Total Capacity
HydroWindBiomassOil
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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