Overview
Teixeiró is an operational onshore wind farm in Portugal with a capacity of 14 MW, contributing to the country's renewable energy goals under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Teixeiró is an onshore wind farm located in Portugal, operating with a capacity of 14 MW. As a medium-scale wind facility, it plays a role in Portugal's transition to renewable energy, leveraging the country's favorable wind resources along the Atlantic coast. 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. Portugal has implemented feed-in tariffs and grid connection regimes to support wind energy development, making it a key player in the sector. Teixeiró contributes to local energy independence and grid stability by supplying clean electricity. Its operation supports Portugal's goal of carbon neutrality by 2050, while also addressing environmental considerations such as land use and wildlife impacts typical of wind farms.
Environmental context
The Teixeiró wind farm is situated in a region with moderate to high wind speeds, ideal for wind energy generation. Environmental considerations include potential impacts on local bird and bat populations, as well as visual effects on the landscape. Portugal's regulatory framework requires environmental impact assessments and mitigation measures for such facilities.
Frequently asked questions
Teixeiró wind farm is located in Portugal, at coordinates 41.1953° N, -7.8894° W.
Teixeiró wind farm has a capacity of 14 MW, making it a medium-scale onshore wind installation.
The operator of Teixeiró wind farm is not publicly listed, but it is operational and contributes to Portugal's renewable energy grid.
Portugal follows the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030, and has national feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies for wind energy.
Onshore wind farms can affect local bird and bat populations through collisions and habitat disturbance, as well as cause visual impacts on the landscape. Environmental assessments are required to mitigate these effects.