Overview
P.E. Plana de Maria is a 24 MW onshore wind farm in Spain, operated by RWE Innogy Aersa S.A.U. It contributes to Spain's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
P.E. Plana de Maria is an operational onshore wind farm located in Spain, with coordinates 41.5388° N, -0.9962° W. The facility has a capacity of 24 megawatts, positioning it as a medium-scale wind installation within the Spanish renewable energy landscape. It is owned and operated by RWE Innogy Aersa S.A.U., a key player in the European wind energy sector. The wind farm operates under Spain's regulatory framework, which aligns with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Spain has implemented national feed-in tariffs and grid connection protocols to support wind energy development. The facility uses modern wind turbine technology typical of onshore wind farms in the region, contributing to the country's growing wind power capacity. Environmentally, the wind farm helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity generation. It also supports local energy independence and grid stability. While wind farms can have visual and land-use impacts, as well as potential effects on bird and bat populations, the facility operates under Spanish environmental regulations that require mitigation measures. The plant's location in a region with favorable wind conditions enhances its operational efficiency.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in an area with moderate to high wind resources, typical for onshore wind development in Spain. The local environment includes agricultural and semi-arid landscapes, where wind energy projects can coexist with farming. Potential impacts on bird and bat populations are managed through environmental impact assessments and operational curtailments during migration periods. The facility supports Spain's transition to a low-carbon energy system.
Frequently asked questions
P.E. Plana de Maria is an onshore wind farm located in Spain, at coordinates 41.5388° N, -0.9962° W.
The wind farm has a capacity of 24 megawatts, making it a medium-scale wind installation.
The facility is owned and operated by RWE Innogy Aersa S.A.U., a subsidiary of RWE, a major European energy company.
Spain follows the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030. National feed-in tariffs and grid connection rules support wind energy development.
Onshore wind farms in Spain must undergo environmental impact assessments to address visual impact, land use, and effects on bird and bat populations. Mitigation measures like curtailment during migration are often required.