Phuong Mai 3 is a 21 MW wind power plant in Vietnam, operated by Central Wind Power Joint Stock Company and commissioned in 2017. Ranked #5 of 6 wind plants in Vietnam, Phuong Mai contributes 4.89% of the country's total wind capacity of 429 MW. The largest wind plant in Vietnam is Bạc Liêu wind farm at 241 MW, making Phuong Mai 11.5 times smaller. The nearest plant is La Hieng 2 (18 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Bình Định Province, approximately 600 km south of Hanoi.
9 years old
Vietnam, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Vietnam- Continent
- Asia
- 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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