Overview
MONTIJA is an onshore wind farm in Spain, operated by Gas Natural Fenosa Renovables S.L. with a capacity of 30.8 MW, contributing to the country's renewable energy portfolio.
MONTIJA is an operational onshore wind farm located in Spain, owned and operated by Gas Natural Fenosa Renovables S.L. The facility has a capacity of 30.8 MW, positioning it as a medium-scale wind energy project within the Spanish renewable energy sector. The wind farm utilizes wind turbines to convert kinetic energy into electricity, feeding into the national grid. Spain's renewable energy framework, aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, targets a 42.5% renewable share by 2030. The facility operates under Spain's supportive feed-in tariff and grid-connection regimes, which have driven significant wind energy deployment. Environmentally, MONTIJA contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based generation. As with all wind farms, it requires careful siting to minimize visual impact and potential effects on local bird and bat populations. The facility supports Spain's energy transition and grid stability through clean power generation.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in a region with favorable wind resources, typical for onshore wind development in Spain. Environmental considerations include visual impact on the landscape and potential interactions with local avian species. Proper siting and mitigation measures help address these concerns, while the facility's operation displaces carbon emissions from conventional power plants.
Frequently asked questions
MONTIJA is an onshore wind farm located in Spain, with coordinates approximately 38.95°N, -0.652°W.
The MONTIJA wind farm has a capacity of 30.8 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale wind energy project.
The MONTIJA wind farm is owned and operated by Gas Natural Fenosa Renovables S.L., a Spanish renewable energy company.
Spain's renewable energy sector operates under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030. The country also has feed-in tariffs and grid-connection regimes that support wind power development.
Onshore wind farms can have visual impacts on landscapes and may affect bird and bat populations through collisions. Proper siting, environmental impact assessments, and mitigation measures are employed to minimize these effects.