Overview
P.E. FERREIRA 2 is an operational onshore wind farm in Spain, owned by Iberdrola Renovables de Andalucia. With a capacity of 49.5 MW, it contributes to Spain's renewable energy goals.
P.E. FERREIRA 2 is an onshore wind farm located in Spain, owned and operated by Iberdrola Renovables de Andalucia. The facility is operational and has a capacity of 49.5 MW, positioning it as a medium-scale wind farm within the Spanish renewable energy sector. The wind farm utilizes modern wind turbine technology to convert wind energy into electricity. Spain's renewable energy sector is supported by the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. The facility operates under Spain's national feed-in tariff and grid-connection regimes, which have historically incentivized wind power development. The electricity generated by P.E. FERREIRA 2 is fed into the Spanish grid, contributing to the country's energy mix and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. The facility plays a role in supporting regional energy security and meeting national renewable energy targets, while also providing economic benefits through job creation and local investment.
Environmental context
Wind farms like P.E. FERREIRA 2 can have visual impacts on the landscape and may affect local bird and bat populations through collisions. However, modern siting practices and mitigation measures help reduce these risks. The facility's operation displaces greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel generation, contributing to climate change mitigation.
Frequently asked questions
P.E. FERREIRA 2 is an onshore wind farm located in Spain, with coordinates approximately 37.2174° N, 2.9997° W.
The wind farm is owned by Iberdrola Renovables de Andalucia, S.A.U., a subsidiary of Iberdrola, a major Spanish utility.
P.E. FERREIRA 2 has an installed capacity of 49.5 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale wind farm.
Spain's wind energy sector operates under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which mandates 42.5% renewable energy by 2030, and national feed-in tariffs and grid connection regulations.
By generating clean electricity, P.E. FERREIRA 2 helps Spain reduce carbon emissions and increase the share of renewables in its energy mix, supporting national and EU climate targets.