Overview
P.E. Santo Cristo de Magallon is a 40 MW onshore wind farm in Spain, operated by GEOLICA MAGALLON S.L. It contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
P.E. Santo Cristo de Magallon is an operational onshore wind farm located in Spain, developed and owned by GEOLICA MAGALLON S.L. With a capacity of 40 MW, it represents a medium-scale wind energy facility within the Spanish renewable energy landscape. The plant is situated in the region of Aragon, near the town of Magallon, and benefits from favorable wind conditions typical of the area. The facility operates under Spain's national renewable energy framework, which aligns with the European Union's Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), targeting a 42.5% renewable share by 2030. Spain has implemented feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies to support wind energy deployment. The 40 MW capacity places this wind farm in the mid-range segment, contributing to the country's goal of increasing wind power generation. Environmentally, the wind farm displaces fossil fuel-based electricity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Its operation supports grid stability and local energy independence. The project also adheres to Spanish environmental regulations addressing visual impact and wildlife protection, particularly for bird and bat species in the region.
Environmental context
The wind farm is located in the Ebro Valley, a region with consistent wind resources ideal for wind energy. The area's agricultural landscape is interspersed with natural habitats, requiring careful siting to minimize visual and ecological disruption. Wind turbines can pose risks to local bird and bat populations, but mitigation measures such as curtailment during migration periods are typically implemented. The facility's operation contributes to Spain's renewable energy targets and reduces reliance on fossil fuels.
Frequently asked questions
P.E. Santo Cristo de Magallon is an onshore wind farm located in Spain, near the town of Magallon in the Aragon region.
The wind farm has a capacity of 40 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale facility in the Spanish wind energy sector.
The facility is owned and operated by GEOLICA MAGALLON S.L., a company specializing in wind energy development in Spain.
The wind farm contributes to Spain's target under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III to achieve 42.5% renewable energy by 2030, by generating clean electricity and reducing carbon emissions.
Spanish regulations require environmental impact assessments for wind farms, addressing visual impact, noise, and wildlife protection, particularly for birds and bats. Mitigation measures like turbine curtailment are often implemented.