Overview
El Paramo is an operational onshore wind farm in Spain, owned by SINAE ENERGIA Y MEDIO AMBIENTE S.A., with a capacity of 44 MW, contributing to the country's renewable energy goals.
El Paramo is an onshore wind farm located in Spain, owned and operated by SINAE ENERGIA Y MEDIO AMBIENTE S.A. The facility has an installed capacity of 44 MW, positioning it as a medium-scale wind energy project within the Spanish renewable energy landscape. The wind farm operates under Spain's regulatory framework, which aligns with the European Union's Renewable Energy Directive III, targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Spain has implemented supportive policies such as feed-in tariffs and grid connection guarantees to promote wind energy development. The facility uses modern wind turbine technology to convert wind energy into electricity. El Paramo plays a role in Spain's energy transition by generating clean electricity and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. The wind farm contributes to local grid stability and supports regional renewable energy targets. Its operation helps avoid greenhouse gas emissions and fosters energy independence.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in a region with favorable wind resources, typical for onshore wind development in northern Spain. The area's topography and climate support efficient wind energy generation. Environmental considerations include potential impacts on local bird and bat populations, as well as visual landscape changes. Proper siting and mitigation measures are employed to minimize ecological disruption.
Frequently asked questions
El Paramo is an onshore wind farm located in Spain, with coordinates approximately 42.65° N, -3.59° W.
El Paramo wind farm has an installed capacity of 44 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale wind energy project.
El Paramo wind farm is owned by SINAE ENERGIA Y MEDIO AMBIENTE S.A., a Spanish energy company.
Wind farms in Spain operate under national renewable energy policies aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030. Spain offers feed-in tariffs and grid connection support for wind energy.
Onshore wind farms can affect local bird and bat populations through collisions and may alter visual landscapes. Proper siting and mitigation measures, such as curtailment during migration, are used to reduce these impacts.