Overview
P. E. Virgen de Belen I (Ampl. 10000 kW 2-2-06) is an operational onshore wind farm in Spain, owned by Iberdrola E.Renov. Castilla La Mancha SA. With a capacity of 57.52 MW, it contributes to Spain's renewable energy targets.
P. E. Virgen de Belen I (Ampl. 10000 kW 2-2-06) is an onshore wind farm located in Spain, owned and operated by Iberdrola E.Renov. Castilla La Mancha SA. The facility is operational and has a total capacity of 57.52 MW, positioning it as a medium-scale wind energy installation within the Spanish renewable energy landscape. The facility operates under Spain's national regulatory framework, which aligns with the European Union's Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Spain has implemented supportive policies including feed-in tariffs and grid connection priorities for renewable energy. The wind farm utilizes modern wind turbine technology typical of onshore installations in the region. Environmentally, the wind farm contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity generation. It supports Spain's goal of carbon neutrality and enhances energy security. The facility's location in the Castilla-La Mancha region benefits from favorable wind conditions, typical for inland areas of the Iberian Peninsula.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in the Castilla-La Mancha region of Spain, an area with consistent wind resources ideal for wind energy generation. The local environmental context includes agricultural landscapes and semi-arid ecosystems. Wind farms in this region can impact bird and bat populations through collisions, but proper siting and mitigation measures are typically employed. The facility helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels and supports Spain's renewable energy transition.
Frequently asked questions
P. E. Virgen de Belen I is an onshore wind farm located in Spain, specifically in the Castilla-La Mancha region. The exact coordinates are 38.8795 N, -1.3123 W.
The wind farm has a total capacity of 57.52 MW, making it a medium-scale installation in the Spanish wind energy sector.
The facility is owned by Iberdrola E.Renov. Castilla La Mancha SA, a subsidiary of Iberdrola, one of the largest renewable energy companies in Spain.
Spain's renewable energy policy is aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. The country offers feed-in tariffs and priority grid access for renewable projects.
Onshore wind farms can affect local bird and bat populations through collisions and habitat disturbance. However, proper site selection and mitigation measures, such as curtailment during migration periods, help minimize these impacts.