Overview
CANALEJAS is an operational onshore wind farm in Spain, owned by BIOVENT ENERGIA S.A. With a capacity of 18.7 MW, it contributes to the country's renewable energy portfolio.
CANALEJAS is an onshore wind farm located in Spain, owned and operated by BIOVENT ENERGIA S.A. The facility is operational and has a capacity of 18.7 MW, placing it in the small-to-medium scale range for wind energy in the region. The wind farm utilizes wind turbines to generate electricity, a common technology in Spain's renewable energy sector. Spain has a strong regulatory framework supporting wind energy, including national targets aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which aims for 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. The facility benefits from grid access and feed-in tariff mechanisms that have historically driven wind deployment. Environmentally, the CANALEJAS wind farm contributes to reducing carbon emissions by displacing fossil fuel generation. Its location in a rural area may involve considerations such as visual impact and bird/bat interactions, typical for onshore wind projects. The facility supports Spain's transition to a low-carbon energy system.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in a region with moderate wind resources, typical for onshore wind development in Spain. Environmental considerations include potential impacts on local bird and bat populations, as well as visual landscape changes. Proper siting and mitigation measures are essential to minimize these effects while maximizing clean energy generation.
Frequently asked questions
The CANALEJAS wind farm is located in Spain, with coordinates approximately 39.85° N, -0.75° W.
The CANALEJAS wind farm has an installed capacity of 18.7 MW, making it a small-to-medium scale onshore wind facility.
The CANALEJAS wind farm is owned by BIOVENT ENERGIA S.A., a Spanish company involved in renewable energy.
Spain's wind energy sector operates under national renewable energy targets aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which mandates 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Support mechanisms include feed-in tariffs and grid access provisions.
Onshore wind farms can have visual impacts on landscapes and may affect bird and bat populations through collisions. Proper siting and mitigation measures are implemented to minimize these effects.