Overview
P. E. La Cuerda is an operational onshore wind farm in Spain, owned by Iberdrola E.Renov. Castilla La Mancha, with a capacity of 31.02 MW.
P. E. La Cuerda is an onshore wind farm located in Spain, owned by Iberdrola E.Renov. Castilla La Mancha. The facility is operational and contributes to Spain's renewable energy capacity with a nameplate capacity of 31.02 MW, placing it in the medium-scale range for wind farms in the region. The wind farm operates under Spain's national renewable energy framework, which aligns with the European Union's Renewable Energy Directive III, targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Spain has implemented supportive policies including feed-in tariffs and grid connection priority for renewables, facilitating the development of wind energy projects like P. E. La Cuerda. This facility plays a role in Spain's transition to a low-carbon energy system, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and diversify the energy mix. Wind farms in this region benefit from consistent wind patterns, contributing to stable electricity generation and supporting local energy security.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in a region with favorable wind conditions, typical for onshore wind development in Spain. Environmental considerations for wind farms include visual impact on landscapes, potential effects on bird and bat populations, and land use changes. Proper siting and mitigation measures help minimize these impacts, while the facility contributes to reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Frequently asked questions
P. E. La Cuerda is an onshore wind farm located in Spain, with coordinates approximately 38.8346 N, -1.4603 W.
P. E. La Cuerda has a nameplate capacity of 31.02 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale wind farm in Spain.
The wind farm is owned by Iberdrola E.Renov. Castilla La Mancha, a subsidiary of Iberdrola, a major Spanish utility company.
Spain's renewable energy sector is governed by national policies aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Support includes feed-in tariffs and grid access priority.
Onshore wind farms can have visual impacts on landscapes, affect bird and bat populations through collisions, and require land use changes. Mitigation measures include careful siting and monitoring.