Overview
El Carche is an operational onshore wind farm in Spain with a capacity of 24.75 MW, owned by Enron Wind de Espana S.L. It contributes to Spain's renewable energy portfolio under EU Renewable Energy Directive targets.
El Carche is an onshore wind farm located in Spain, owned by Enron Wind de Espana S.L. With a capacity of 24.75 MW, it is a medium-scale facility within the Spanish wind energy sector, which is one of the largest in Europe. The facility operates under Spain's regulatory framework aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), which sets a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030. Spain has implemented supportive policies including feed-in tariffs and grid connection priorities for renewable sources, fostering wind energy growth. El Carche contributes to Spain's renewable energy generation, helping reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Wind farms like this play a role in meeting national climate goals and providing clean electricity to the grid, while also requiring careful siting to minimize visual and ecological impacts.
Environmental context
Wind farms in Spain, such as El Carche, are typically located in areas with strong wind resources, often in rural or mountainous regions. Environmental considerations include potential impacts on bird and bat populations, land use changes, and visual landscape effects. Proper siting and mitigation measures are essential to balance renewable energy benefits with ecological preservation.
Frequently asked questions
El Carche is an onshore wind farm located in Spain, with coordinates approximately 38.4545° N, -1.2140° W.
El Carche has a capacity of 24.75 MW, making it a medium-scale wind farm in Spain.
El Carche is owned by Enron Wind de Espana S.L., a company involved in wind energy development.
Spain follows the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030, and has national feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies to support wind energy.
Onshore wind farms can affect bird and bat populations, alter land use, and change visual landscapes. Mitigation measures like careful siting and monitoring are used to reduce these impacts.