Overview
Montejo de Bricia is a 13.6 MW onshore wind farm in Spain, operated by Boreas Eolica 2 S.A. The facility contributes to Spain's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Montejo de Bricia is an onshore wind farm located in Spain, with an operational capacity of 13.6 megawatts. The facility is owned and operated by Boreas Eolica 2 S.A. and is part of Spain's growing wind energy sector, which is one of the largest in Europe. The plant's location in the central-western region of Spain benefits from consistent wind resources suitable for power generation. The wind farm utilizes modern wind turbine technology to convert wind energy into electricity. Spain's renewable energy framework, aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), supports such projects through national targets and grid integration policies. The 13.6 MW capacity places Montejo de Bricia in the small-to-medium scale range for onshore wind farms in Spain, which often feature capacities from 10 MW to over 100 MW. Operationally, Montejo de Bricia contributes to the local grid by supplying clean electricity, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Wind farms like this play a key role in Spain's goal to achieve 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. The facility also supports regional energy independence and helps mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with broader environmental objectives.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in a rural area of central Spain, where the landscape is characterized by agricultural fields and low hills. Wind energy projects in such regions can have visual impacts on the landscape and may affect local bird and bat populations through collisions. However, modern turbine designs and careful siting help mitigate these risks. The facility's operation displaces carbon emissions from conventional power plants, contributing to improved air quality and climate goals.
Frequently asked questions
Montejo de Bricia is an onshore wind farm located in Spain, with coordinates approximately 40.6325 N, -5.6229 W.
The wind farm has a capacity of 13.6 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale facility in the Spanish wind energy sector.
The facility is owned and operated by Boreas Eolica 2 S.A., a company involved in wind energy generation in Spain.
Wind farms in Spain operate under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), which sets a target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Spain also has national renewable energy plans and grid connection regulations.
Onshore wind farms can have visual impacts on landscapes and may affect bird and bat populations through collisions. However, they provide clean energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and contribute to climate change mitigation.