Overview
Alagoa de Cima is a 13.5 MW onshore wind farm in Portugal, operational and contributing to the country's renewable energy targets under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Alagoa de Cima is an onshore wind farm located in Portugal, with a capacity of 13.5 MW. The facility is operational and plays a role in the country's growing wind energy sector, which benefits from favorable wind conditions in the region. The wind farm operates under Portugal's regulatory framework aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), which sets a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030. Portugal has been a leader in wind energy, with onshore wind being a mature technology supported by feed-in tariffs and grid integration policies. As a medium-scale wind farm, Alagoa de Cima contributes to local clean energy generation and grid stability. Its operation supports Portugal's decarbonization goals and reduces reliance on fossil fuels, while typical environmental considerations for wind farms include land use and wildlife impacts, which are managed through national environmental assessments.
Environmental context
The region around Alagoa de Cima features varied terrain and wind patterns suitable for wind energy. Onshore wind farms like this one can have visual impacts on the landscape and potential effects on bird and bat populations. Environmental assessments and mitigation measures are standard practice in Portugal to address these concerns, ensuring sustainable operation.
Frequently asked questions
Alagoa de Cima is an onshore wind farm located in Portugal, with coordinates approximately 41.97° N, 8.45° W.
Alagoa de Cima has a capacity of 13.5 MW, making it a medium-scale wind farm in the Portuguese context.
Alagoa de Cima generates electricity from wind energy using onshore wind turbines.
Portugal is subject to the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which mandates a 42.5% renewable energy share by 2030. Alagoa de Cima contributes to this target by adding wind capacity to the national grid.
Wind farms in Portugal typically undergo environmental impact assessments addressing visual landscape effects, bird and bat collisions, and noise. Mitigation measures such as turbine placement and operational curtailments are often implemented.