PERALTA I GCEE is a 58.75 MW wind power plant in Uruguay. It shares the same ranking as its counterpart, PERALTA II, being the 6th largest of 39 wind plants in the country, contributing 4.25% to Uruguay's total wind capacity of 1,382 MW. Ranked #6 of 39 wind plants in Uruguay, PERALTA I GCEE is also smaller than the largest wind facility, PAMPA, which has a capacity of 142 MW, making PERALTA I GCEE approximately 2.4 times smaller. Nearby plants include DR. GABRIEL TERRA (152 MW, Hydro), PAMPA (141.6 MW, Wind), and RINCÓN DE BAYGORRIA (108 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the Paysandú Department, approximately 300 km northwest of Montevideo.
Uruguay, South America
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
PERALTA I GCEE is a wind power plant producing approximately 154 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~11 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Uruguay- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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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