Overview
P. E. Rio Gallego (Unificado) is an operational onshore wind farm in Spain, owned by RWE Innogy Aersa S.A.U., with a capacity of 36 MW.
P. E. Rio Gallego (Unificado) is an onshore wind farm located in Spain, owned and operated by RWE Innogy Aersa S.A.U. The facility is operational and contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity with a total of 36 megawatts. Spain has been a leader in wind energy, supported by the European Union's Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. The country's regulatory framework includes feed-in tariffs and grid connection regimes that have fostered significant wind power development. The 36 MW capacity places this facility in the small-to-medium scale range for onshore wind farms in Spain. The wind farm's location in the region of Aragon benefits from favorable wind conditions, supporting consistent energy generation. As part of Spain's renewable energy portfolio, it helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contributes to the national grid's stability. The facility's operation aligns with Spain's goals to increase renewable energy share and meet EU climate targets.
Environmental context
Onshore wind farms like P. E. Rio Gallego (Unificado) can have visual impacts on the landscape and may affect local bird and bat populations. However, proper siting and mitigation measures can minimize these effects. The facility's location in Aragon, a region with strong wind resources, supports efficient energy production with relatively low land-use conflict.
Frequently asked questions
P. E. Rio Gallego (Unificado) is an onshore wind farm located in Spain, specifically in the region of Aragon. The facility's coordinates are approximately 41.6544 N, -0.8494 W.
The wind farm has a total capacity of 36 megawatts (MW), placing it in the small-to-medium scale range for onshore wind farms in Spain.
The facility is owned by RWE Innogy Aersa S.A.U., a subsidiary of RWE, a major European energy company.
Spain regulates onshore wind farms under the European Union's Renewable Energy Directive III, which mandates a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030. National policies include feed-in tariffs, grid connection guarantees, and environmental impact assessments.
Onshore wind farms can have visual impacts on landscapes and may affect bird and bat populations through collisions. However, proper siting, environmental assessments, and mitigation measures such as curtailment during migration periods help reduce these impacts.