Tuy Phong is a 30 MW wind power plant in Vietnam, operated since its commissioning. It is one of six wind plants in the country, contributing to a total wind capacity of 429 MW. Ranked #4 of 6 wind plants in Vietnam, Tuy Phong's 30 MW represents 6.99% of the nation's wind capacity. The largest wind plant in Vietnam is Bạc Liêu wind farm at 241 MW, making Tuy Phong 8 times smaller. Nearby plants include Ham Thuan - Da Mi (475 MW, Hydro), Nhà mày Thủy điện Hàm Thuận (300 MW, Hydro), and Ham Thuan – Da Mi hydroelectric power stations (300 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Bình Thuận Province, approximately 150 km northeast of Ho Chi Minh City.
11 years old
Vietnam, Asia
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Tuy Phong is a wind power plant producing approximately 79 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
Vietnam- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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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