Overview
P. E. Paxareiras-Montevos (Paxareiras I y II A) is an operational onshore wind farm in Spain with a capacity of 39.6 MW, contributing to the country's renewable energy targets.
P. E. Paxareiras-Montevos (Paxareiras I y II A) is an onshore wind farm located in Spain, owned by EOS PAX II A S.L. The facility is operational and has a capacity of 39.6 MW, placing it in the medium-scale range for wind farms in the region. The wind farm operates under Spain's regulatory framework, which aligns with the European Union's Renewable Energy Directive III, targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Spain's national energy and climate plan supports wind energy through feed-in tariffs and grid connection incentives, fostering projects like Paxareiras. Environmentally, the wind farm contributes to reducing carbon emissions by displacing fossil fuel generation. Its location in a rural area may involve considerations for local wildlife, particularly birds and bats, which are common for wind installations. The facility supports Spain's transition to a low-carbon energy system.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in a rural area of Spain, where wind energy development must balance renewable energy goals with local environmental impacts. Typical concerns for onshore wind farms include visual landscape changes, noise, and potential effects on bird and bat populations. The facility's operation displaces fossil fuel-based electricity, contributing to greenhouse gas emission reductions.
Frequently asked questions
P. E. Paxareiras-Montevos (Paxareiras I y II A) is an onshore wind farm located in Spain, with coordinates approximately 42.8233° N, -9.0891° W.
The wind farm has a capacity of 39.6 MW, making it a medium-scale onshore wind installation.
The facility is owned by EOS PAX II A S.L., a company involved in renewable energy projects.
Spain's renewable energy policy is guided by the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030. National measures include feed-in tariffs and grid connection support for wind power.
By generating electricity from wind, the facility reduces reliance on fossil fuels, lowering greenhouse gas emissions and supporting Spain's climate targets.