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P.E. Valdepero Onshore Wind Farm, Spain | Renewable Energy Facility

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Overview

P.E. Valdepero is an operational onshore wind farm in Spain, owned by Gas Natural Fenosa Renovables S.L. With a capacity of 30 MW, it contributes to Spain's renewable energy portfolio.

P.E. Valdepero is an onshore wind farm located in Spain, owned and operated by Gas Natural Fenosa Renovables S.L. The facility is operational and has a capacity of 30 megawatts, placing it in the small-to-medium scale range for wind farms in the country. The wind farm utilizes wind turbines to convert wind energy into electricity, a mature technology widely deployed across Spain. Spain's renewable energy sector benefits from the European Union's Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. National policies, including feed-in tariffs and grid connection frameworks, support wind energy development. As a wind energy facility, P.E. Valdepero contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and diversifying Spain's energy mix. The electricity generated is fed into the national grid, supporting local and regional energy needs. Wind farms like this one play a key role in Spain's transition to a low-carbon economy.

Environmental context

Wind farms such as P.E. Valdepero are typically sited in areas with strong and consistent wind resources, often in rural or coastal regions. Environmental considerations include potential visual impact on landscapes, noise from turbine operation, and effects on local bird and bat populations. Proper siting and mitigation measures help minimize these impacts while providing clean energy.

Frequently asked questions

P.E. Valdepero is an onshore wind farm located in Spain, with coordinates approximately 42.0753° N, -4.5005° W.

P.E. Valdepero has a capacity of 30 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale wind farm.

P.E. Valdepero is owned by Gas Natural Fenosa Renovables S.L., a Spanish renewable energy company.

Spain's wind energy sector operates under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which mandates a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030, along with national feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies.

Wind farms can impact local landscapes, generate noise, and pose risks to birds and bats. Mitigation measures such as careful siting and turbine design help reduce these effects.
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