Thuan Nhien Phong is a 32 MW wind power plant in Vietnam, commissioned in 2017 and operated by Asia Renewable Energy Corporation. It accounts for 7.46% of Vietnam's total wind capacity of 429 MW. Ranked #3 of 6 wind plants in Vietnam, Thuan Nhien Phong is significantly smaller than the largest wind farm, Bạc Liêu, which has a capacity of 241 MW, making it 7.53 times smaller. Nearby plants include Vinh Tan 2 (1,244 MW, Coal), Nhà mày Thuỷ điện Đại Ninh (300 MW, Hydro), and Ham Kiem (49 MW, Solar). The plant is situated in the Bình Thuận Province, approximately 200 km from Ho Chi Minh City.
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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