PARQUE EÓLICO MALDONADO is a 50 MW wind power plant in Uruguay. Ranked #9 of 39 wind plants in Uruguay, it contributes 3.62% of the country's total wind capacity of 1,382 MW. The largest wind plant in Uruguay is PAMPA at 142 MW, making PARQUE EÓLICO MALDONADO 2.8 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include PARQUE EÓLICO CARAPÉ I (51 MW, Wind) and PARQUE EÓLICO MALDONADO II (50 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Uruguay, approximately 120 km east of Montevideo.
11 years old
Uruguay, South America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Uruguay- Continent
- South America
- 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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