Overview
P.E. Sierra de los Baños y Pumar is a 30.6 MW onshore wind farm in Spain, operated by Eólica de Curiscao Pumar S.A.U. The facility contributes to Spain's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
P.E. Sierra de los Baños y Pumar is an operational onshore wind farm located in Spain, with coordinates 43.4118° N, -6.2602° W. The facility has a capacity of 30.6 MW, placing it in the medium-scale range for Spanish wind farms. It is owned and operated by Eólica de Curiscao Pumar S.A.U., a company dedicated to wind energy generation. 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 a strong wind energy tradition, with supportive feed-in tariffs and grid connection regimes that have fostered significant onshore wind capacity. The facility uses modern wind turbine technology to convert wind into electricity. Environmentally, the wind farm contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based power. Its location in a rural area may involve land-use considerations typical of wind projects, such as visual impact and potential effects on local bird and bat populations. The facility plays a role in Spain's transition to a low-carbon energy system.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in a rural area of northern Spain, where wind resources are favorable for energy generation. Onshore wind projects in this region typically require careful siting to minimize visual and noise impacts on local communities. Potential effects on bird and bat populations are managed through environmental assessments and mitigation measures. The facility supports Spain's renewable energy goals by providing clean electricity without direct emissions.
Frequently asked questions
The wind farm is located in Spain at coordinates 43.4118° N, -6.2602° W, in the region of Asturias.
The facility has a capacity of 30.6 MW, making it a medium-scale onshore wind farm.
The wind farm is owned and operated by Eólica de Curiscao Pumar S.A.U., a Spanish company focused on wind energy.
The facility operates under Spain's renewable energy regulations, which implement the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413) with a target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030.
Onshore wind farms in Spain must address visual impact, noise, and potential effects on bird and bat populations through environmental impact assessments and mitigation measures.