Overview
P. E. Manzanal is an operational onshore wind farm in Spain, owned by ENERGIAS ESPECIALES DEL BIERZO S.A., with a capacity of 33.75 MW, contributing to the country's renewable energy mix.
P. E. Manzanal is an onshore wind farm located in Spain, owned and operated by ENERGIAS ESPECIALES DEL BIERZO S.A. The facility is operational and has a capacity of 33.75 MW, positioning it as a medium-scale wind energy project within the Spanish renewable energy landscape. The wind farm utilizes wind turbines to convert kinetic energy into electricity, a mature technology widely deployed across Spain. Spain's renewable energy sector benefits from the European Union's Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), which sets a binding target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. National policies, including feed-in tariffs and grid connection frameworks, support the development of onshore wind projects like P. E. Manzanal. Environmentally, the facility contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity generation. Onshore wind farms can have local impacts such as visual landscape changes and potential effects on bird and bat populations, but these are typically mitigated through careful siting and operational measures. The project supports Spain's transition to a low-carbon energy system.
Environmental context
The wind farm operates in a region where wind resources are favorable for energy generation. Onshore wind projects like this one can alter local landscapes and may affect bird and bat populations through collision risks. However, proper siting and mitigation measures help minimize these impacts. The facility contributes to reducing carbon emissions and supports Spain's renewable energy targets under EU directives.
Frequently asked questions
P. E. Manzanal is an onshore wind farm located in Spain, with coordinates approximately 42.0286° N, -2.2310° W.
The wind farm has a capacity of 33.75 MW, making it a medium-scale wind energy project.
The facility is owned by ENERGIAS ESPECIALES DEL BIERZO S.A.
Spain's renewable energy sector operates under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which mandates a 42.5% renewable energy share by 2030, supported by national feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies.
Onshore wind farms can affect local landscapes and wildlife, particularly birds and bats, through collision risks. However, environmental impact assessments and mitigation measures are typically implemented to minimize these effects.