Overview
Alto da Coutada is an operational onshore wind farm in Portugal with a capacity of 165.6 MW, contributing to the country's renewable energy targets under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Alto da Coutada is an operational onshore wind farm located in Portugal, with coordinates 41.5452° N, 7.5545° W. With a capacity of 165.6 MW, it is a large-scale wind energy facility that plays a significant role in Portugal's renewable energy portfolio. The facility operates under Portugal's national renewable energy framework, which aligns with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413) targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Onshore wind is a mature technology in Portugal, benefiting from favorable wind resources and supportive feed-in tariffs and grid-connection regimes. Alto da Coutada contributes to reducing carbon emissions and enhancing energy independence. Its output is integrated into the national grid, supporting Portugal's goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. The facility also demonstrates the scalability of onshore wind in the region.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in a region with moderate to high wind speeds, typical for onshore wind development in northern Portugal. Environmental considerations include potential visual impact on the landscape and effects on local bird and bat populations, which are common for wind energy projects. Proper siting and mitigation measures help minimize these impacts.
Frequently asked questions
Alto da Coutada is an onshore wind farm located in Portugal, at coordinates 41.5452° N, 7.5545° W.
Alto da Coutada has a capacity of 165.6 MW, making it a large-scale wind energy facility.
Alto da Coutada is an onshore wind farm that uses wind turbines to generate electricity.
The facility operates under Portugal's national renewable energy policies, which implement the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030.
Alto da Coutada helps Portugal meet its renewable energy targets by generating clean electricity and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.