Overview
P. E. Cerro del Palo is an operational onshore wind farm in Spain, owned by Iberdrola E.Renov. Castilla La Mancha, with a capacity of 49.5 MW.
P. E. Cerro del Palo is an onshore wind farm located in Spain, owned and operated by Iberdrola E.Renov. Castilla La Mancha. The facility has a capacity of 49.5 MW, placing it in the medium-scale range for wind energy in the region. It is currently operational, contributing to Spain's renewable energy portfolio. The wind farm utilizes modern wind turbine technology typical of Spanish onshore wind farms. Spain has a strong regulatory framework supporting renewable energy, including the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a 42.5% renewable target by 2030. The facility benefits from national feed-in tariffs and grid connection regimes that incentivize wind power development. Environmentally, the wind farm helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. It also supports local energy independence and grid stability. The site's location in Castilla-La Mancha is known for favorable wind conditions, making it suitable for wind energy generation.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in an area with moderate to high wind resources, typical for onshore wind development in Spain. The region's landscape is predominantly agricultural and semi-arid, with low population density, which minimizes visual and land-use conflicts. Potential impacts on local bird and bat populations are managed through environmental assessments and mitigation measures, as required by Spanish and EU regulations.
Frequently asked questions
P. E. Cerro del Palo is an onshore wind farm located in Spain, specifically in the region of Castilla-La Mancha.
The wind farm has a capacity of 49.5 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale wind energy facility.
The facility is owned by Iberdrola E.Renov. Castilla La Mancha, a subsidiary of Iberdrola, a major Spanish utility company.
Spain operates under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which targets 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. National feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies support wind farm development.
By generating clean electricity, the wind farm reduces reliance on fossil fuels, cutting CO2 emissions and supporting Spain's renewable energy targets.