Overview
P.E. LA MUELA I is a 49.5 MW onshore wind farm in Spain, operated by Iberdrola Renovables Castilla La Mancha. It contributes to Spain's renewable energy capacity under EU Renewable Energy Directive targets.
P.E. LA MUELA I is an onshore wind farm located in Spain, operated by Iberdrola Renovables Castilla La Mancha. With a capacity of 49.5 MW, it is a medium-scale facility within the Spanish wind energy sector, which is one of the largest in Europe. The facility operates under Spain's national regulatory framework, which aligns with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413) targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Spain's supportive feed-in tariff and grid connection regimes have driven significant wind capacity growth, and P.E. LA MUELA I benefits from this stable policy environment. As an onshore wind farm, P.E. LA MUELA I generates clean electricity, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and contributing to Spain's decarbonization goals. Its location in the Castilla-La Mancha region, known for strong wind resources, supports efficient energy production and grid integration.
Environmental context
Onshore wind farms like P.E. LA MUELA I can have visual impacts on landscapes and may affect local bird and bat populations through collisions. However, proper siting and mitigation measures help minimize these effects. The facility's operation supports Spain's transition to renewable energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution compared to fossil fuel generation.
Frequently asked questions
P.E. LA MUELA I is an onshore wind farm located in Spain, specifically in the Castilla-La Mancha region. The exact coordinates are 39.4085 N, -2.2017 W.
P.E. LA MUELA I has a capacity of 49.5 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale wind farm in the Spanish wind energy sector.
P.E. LA MUELA I is operated by Iberdrola Renovables Castilla La Mancha, a subsidiary of Iberdrola, a leading global renewable energy company.
Spain's wind energy sector operates under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030. Spain also has national feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies that support wind farm development.
Onshore wind farms in Spain must address visual impacts, bird and bat collision risks, and land use. Environmental impact assessments and mitigation measures are required to minimize these effects.