Overview
Guerreiros is an 18 MW onshore wind farm in Portugal, operational and contributing to the country's renewable energy capacity. It supports Portugal's transition to clean energy under EU Renewable Energy Directive targets.
Guerreiros is an operational onshore wind farm located in Portugal, with a capacity of 18 megawatts. As a wind energy facility, it plays a role in Portugal's renewable energy portfolio, which is among the most advanced in Europe. The plant's location in southern Portugal benefits from consistent wind resources typical of the region. The facility operates under Portugal's national renewable energy framework, aligned with the European Union's Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), which sets a binding target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Portugal has been a leader in wind energy, with onshore wind being a mature technology. The 18 MW scale places Guerreiros in the small-to-medium category for onshore wind farms in the country. Environmentally, the wind farm contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. Its operation supports grid stability and local energy independence. The facility's location in a rural area minimizes land-use conflicts, though wind farms can have visual impacts and require careful siting to avoid bird and bat habitats.
Environmental context
The Guerreiros wind farm is situated in a region of Portugal with moderate wind speeds, suitable for onshore wind energy generation. The environmental context includes potential impacts on local bird and bat populations, which are common considerations for wind farms. The facility's relatively small scale reduces land-use pressure, and its operation displaces carbon emissions, contributing to Portugal's climate goals under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Frequently asked questions
The Guerreiros wind farm is located in Portugal, at coordinates 37.2254 N, -8.7583 W, in the southern part of the country.
The Guerreiros wind farm has an installed capacity of 18 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale onshore wind facility.
The operator of the Guerreiros wind farm is not publicly listed, but it is operational and connected to the Portuguese grid.
The Guerreiros wind farm operates under Portugal's national renewable energy framework, which aligns with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030.
Wind farms like Guerreiros must address potential impacts on bird and bat populations, visual landscape effects, and noise. Portugal's environmental regulations require impact assessments and mitigation measures.