Overview
P. E. San Esteban Fase I is an operational onshore wind farm in Spain with a capacity of 66.47 MW, contributing to the country's renewable energy goals under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
P. E. San Esteban Fase I is an onshore wind farm located in Spain, with coordinates 42.417100, -7.749800. The facility is operational and has a capacity of 66.47 MW, positioning it as a medium-scale wind energy project within the Spanish renewable energy landscape. 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's supportive feed-in tariff and grid-connection regimes have fostered significant wind energy deployment, making it a key player in Europe's wind sector. Environmentally, the facility contributes to reducing carbon emissions and supports Spain's transition to a low-carbon economy. Wind farms like this one typically require careful siting to minimize visual and land-use impacts, as well as measures to protect local bird and bat populations. The project's operational status underscores its role in the regional energy mix.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in a region characterized by varied topography and agricultural land. Wind energy projects in Spain often address visual impacts and potential effects on avian species through environmental impact assessments and mitigation measures. The facility's operation supports grid integration of renewable energy, contributing to Spain's ambitious renewable energy targets.
Frequently asked questions
P. E. San Esteban Fase I is located in Spain at coordinates 42.417100, -7.749800.
The wind farm has a capacity of 66.47 MW, making it a medium-scale onshore wind project.
The facility is owned by DERNA S.A.
Spain follows the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030, with national feed-in tariffs and grid-connection policies supporting wind energy.
Wind farms in Spain must address visual and land-use impacts, as well as bird and bat protection, through environmental impact assessments and mitigation measures.