Overview
P. E. Campalbo is an operational onshore wind farm in Spain, owned by Iberdrola Renovables Castilla La Mancha, with a capacity of 49.3 MW.
P. E. Campalbo is an onshore wind farm located in Spain, owned by Iberdrola Renovables Castilla La Mancha. The facility is operational and contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity with a nameplate capacity of 49.3 MW, positioning it as a medium-scale wind installation within the Spanish market. The wind farm utilizes wind turbines to convert kinetic energy into electricity, a mature technology widely deployed across Spain. Spain's renewable energy sector benefits from the European Union's Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a binding target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. National policies, including feed-in tariffs and grid connection frameworks, support the integration of wind power into the energy mix. Environmentally, the facility contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel generation. Wind farms like P. E. Campalbo play a role in Spain's energy transition, though they require careful siting to minimize impacts on local bird and bat populations and address visual landscape concerns. The electricity generated supports regional grid stability and renewable energy targets.
Environmental context
The wind farm operates in a region with typical Mediterranean climate and varied terrain. Wind energy projects in Spain must balance renewable energy goals with environmental considerations such as visual impact on landscapes and potential effects on avian and bat species. Proper siting and mitigation measures help reduce these impacts, supporting the broader goal of decarbonizing the energy system.
Frequently asked questions
P. E. Campalbo is an onshore wind farm located in Spain, with coordinates approximately 39.9° N, -1.27° E.
P. E. Campalbo has a nameplate capacity of 49.3 MW, making it a medium-scale wind farm.
The wind farm is owned by Iberdrola Renovables Castilla La Mancha, a subsidiary of Iberdrola, a major Spanish utility.
Wind farms in Spain operate under EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which mandates 42.5% renewable energy by 2030, and national policies including feed-in tariffs and grid connection regulations.
Onshore wind farms can impact local bird and bat populations and alter visual landscapes. Mitigation measures such as careful siting and turbine curtailment help reduce these effects.