Overview
LA CALZADA is an operational onshore wind farm in Spain with a capacity of 30.6 MW, owned by ENERGIAS NATURALES LA CALZADA S.L.U.
LA CALZADA is an onshore wind farm located in Spain, with a capacity of 30.6 MW. The facility is owned and operated by ENERGIAS NATURALES LA CALZADA S.L.U. and is currently operational. It contributes to Spain's renewable energy portfolio, which is supported by the European Union's Renewable Energy Directive III, targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. The wind farm utilizes wind turbines to convert wind energy into electricity, a mature technology widely deployed across Spain. Spain has a strong regulatory framework for renewables, including feed-in tariffs and grid connection regimes that have driven significant wind capacity growth. The 30.6 MW scale places LA CALZADA in the medium range for onshore wind farms in the country. Environmentally, the facility helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based power generation. Wind farms like LA CALZADA also contribute to local energy independence and can provide economic benefits through job creation and land lease payments. However, they require careful siting to minimize impacts on bird and bat populations and to address visual and noise concerns.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in a region with favorable wind resources, typical for onshore wind development in Spain. The local environmental context includes potential impacts on avian and bat species, which are common considerations for wind energy projects. Proper siting and mitigation measures, such as curtailment during migration periods, help reduce these risks. The facility also supports Spain's transition to a low-carbon energy system.
Frequently asked questions
LA CALZADA is an onshore wind farm located in Spain, with coordinates approximately 38.6739° N, -0.8133° E.
LA CALZADA has a capacity of 30.6 MW, making it a medium-scale onshore wind farm.
LA CALZADA is owned by ENERGIAS NATURALES LA CALZADA S.L.U.
Spain's wind energy sector operates under the European Union's Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030, along with national feed-in tariffs and grid connection regimes.
Onshore wind farms like LA CALZADA must address potential impacts on bird and bat populations, visual landscape effects, and noise. Mitigation measures include careful siting and operational curtailment during sensitive periods.