Overview
P. E. EL HIERRO is an operational onshore wind farm in Spain with a capacity of 38.4 MW, contributing to the country's renewable energy goals under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
P. E. EL HIERRO is an onshore wind farm located in Spain, with coordinates 41.6698° N, -5.9310° W. The facility has an installed capacity of 38.4 MW and is currently operational. It is owned by P. E. EL HIERRO S.L., a dedicated renewable energy company. The wind farm operates within Spain's supportive regulatory framework for renewable energy, which aligns with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413) targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Spain has implemented national feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies to encourage wind energy development, making onshore wind a key component of its energy transition. As a medium-scale wind farm, P. E. EL HIERRO contributes to local electricity generation and helps reduce carbon emissions. The facility's location in the Castile and León region benefits from favorable wind conditions, supporting grid stability and energy independence. Its operation underscores Spain's commitment to expanding renewable energy capacity.
Environmental context
Onshore wind farms like P. E. EL HIERRO can have visual impacts on the landscape and may affect local bird and bat populations through collisions. However, proper siting and mitigation measures help minimize these effects. The facility's operation reduces reliance on fossil fuels, contributing to lower greenhouse gas emissions and improved air quality in the region.
Frequently asked questions
P. E. EL HIERRO is an onshore wind farm located in Spain, near coordinates 41.6698° N, -5.9310° W, in the Castile and León region.
The wind farm has an installed capacity of 38.4 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale facility in the Spanish wind energy sector.
The facility is owned by P. E. EL HIERRO S.L., a company dedicated to renewable energy generation in Spain.
Spain's wind energy sector operates under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a 42.5% renewable target by 2030, and national policies including feed-in tariffs and grid connection guarantees.
Onshore wind farms generate electricity without emitting greenhouse gases, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and contributing to cleaner air and climate change mitigation.