Carreço-Outeiro II Onshore Wind Farm - Portugal Renewable Energy Facility

Carreço-Outeiro II is an onshore wind farm located in Portugal, with coordinates 41.7567° N, -8.8083° W. The facility has an installed capacity of 13.8 MW and is currently operational, adding to Portugal's growing wind energy portfolio. The wind farm utilizes wind turbines to generate electricity, a common technology in Portugal's renewable energy sector. Portugal has been a leader in wind energy, supported by national feed-in tariffs and the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. The 13.8 MW capacity places Carreço-Outeiro II in the small-to-medium scale range for onshore wind farms. Environmentally, the facility contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based power. Wind farms in Portugal typically operate in areas with good wind resources, and their visual and land-use impacts are managed through local planning regulations. The electricity generated supports the national grid and helps meet renewable energy goals.

The wind farm is located in a coastal region of Portugal, where wind resources are favorable for energy generation. Onshore wind farms like Carreço-Outeiro II can have visual impacts on the landscape and may affect local bird and bat populations, though these are typically mitigated through environmental assessments and operational adjustments. The facility supports Portugal's transition to renewable energy, reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels.