Overview
P.E. Carballeira is an operational onshore wind farm in Spain, owned by Corporacion Acciona Eolica S.L. With a capacity of 24.42 MW, it contributes to Spain's renewable energy portfolio.
P.E. Carballeira is an onshore wind farm located in Spain, owned and operated by Corporacion Acciona Eolica S.L. The facility is operational and has a capacity of 24.42 megawatts, placing it in the small-to-medium scale range for wind farms in the country. The wind farm utilizes wind turbines to convert kinetic energy into electricity. Spain has a mature wind energy sector, supported by national renewable energy targets and European Union directives such as the Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030. The facility operates under Spain's regulatory framework for renewable energy, which includes feed-in tariffs and grid connection guarantees. Wind farms like P.E. Carballeira play a role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and diversifying Spain's energy mix. The electricity generated is fed into the national grid, contributing to local and regional energy needs. The facility's location in a windy region supports efficient power generation, aligning with Spain's goals for sustainable energy development.
Environmental context
Onshore wind farms can have visual impacts on landscapes and may affect bird and bat populations through collisions. Proper siting and mitigation measures, such as curtailment during migration periods, help reduce these risks. Spain's regulatory framework requires environmental impact assessments for wind projects to address these concerns.
Frequently asked questions
P.E. Carballeira is an onshore wind farm located in Spain, with coordinates approximately 42.4168° N, -7.7640° W.
P.E. Carballeira has a capacity of 24.42 megawatts, making it a small-to-medium scale wind farm.
P.E. Carballeira is owned by Corporacion Acciona Eolica S.L., a subsidiary of Acciona, a leading renewable energy company.
Spain's wind energy sector operates under national renewable energy targets and the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which mandates 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Support mechanisms include feed-in tariffs and priority grid access.
By generating clean electricity, P.E. Carballeira helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels and supports Spain's commitment to increasing renewable energy share in the national grid.