Overview
P.E. PARAMO VEGA is an 18 MW onshore wind farm in Castilla y Leon, Spain, operated by Iberdrola Renovables. It contributes to Spain's renewable energy capacity under EU Renewable Energy Directive targets.
P.E. PARAMO VEGA is an onshore wind farm located in the Castilla y Leon region of Spain, owned and operated by Iberdrola Renovables Castilla y Leon SA. With a capacity of 18 MW, it represents a medium-scale wind installation within Spain's extensive renewable energy portfolio. The facility operates under Spain's national regulatory framework, which aligns with the European Union's Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Spain's supportive feed-in tariff and grid-connection regimes have fostered significant wind energy development, particularly in regions like Castilla y Leon with favorable wind resources. As part of Iberdrola's renewable energy fleet, P.E. PARAMO VEGA contributes to reducing carbon emissions and enhancing energy security. The wind farm's electricity feeds into the Spanish grid, supporting local communities and industries while advancing Spain's transition to a low-carbon economy.
Environmental context
Onshore wind farms like P.E. PARAMO VEGA require careful siting to minimize visual and land-use impacts. In the Castilla y Leon region, wind projects must address potential effects on local bird and bat populations through environmental impact assessments. Grid integration challenges are managed through Spain's advanced transmission infrastructure, ensuring stable renewable energy supply.
Frequently asked questions
P.E. PARAMO VEGA is located in the Castilla y Leon region of Spain, at coordinates 42.6487 N, -3.5904 W.
P.E. PARAMO VEGA has an installed capacity of 18 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale onshore wind farm.
The wind farm is owned and operated by Iberdrola Renovables Castilla y Leon SA, a subsidiary of Iberdrola, a major Spanish utility.
Spain's wind energy sector operates under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a 42.5% renewable target by 2030, supported by national feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies.
Onshore wind farms in Spain must undergo environmental impact assessments addressing visual impact, bird and bat collisions, and land use. Grid integration is managed through Spain's robust transmission network.