Overview
PARQUE EOLICO COLMENAR II is an operational onshore wind farm in Spain, with a capacity of 28 MW, owned by AL-ANDALUS WIND POWER S.L.
PARQUE EOLICO COLMENAR II is an onshore wind farm located in Spain, with coordinates 39.9667, -0.2500. It has an installed capacity of 28 MW, placing it in the small-to-medium scale for Spanish wind farms. The facility is operational and owned by AL-ANDALUS WIND POWER S.L. The wind farm utilizes modern wind turbine technology typical of Spain's mature wind energy sector. Spain, as a European Union member, operates under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), which sets a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030. National policies include feed-in tariffs and grid connection frameworks that support wind energy development. This facility contributes to Spain's renewable energy goals by generating clean electricity for the grid. Wind farms like this one help reduce carbon emissions and support energy independence. The site's location in eastern Spain benefits from consistent wind resources, typical for the region's wind energy profile.
Environmental context
Onshore wind farms like PARQUE EOLICO COLMENAR II can have visual impacts on the landscape and may affect local bird and bat populations through collisions. However, modern siting practices and mitigation measures help reduce these risks. The facility's capacity of 28 MW represents a moderate contribution to Spain's renewable energy capacity, supporting the transition away from fossil fuels.
Frequently asked questions
PARQUE EOLICO COLMENAR II is located in Spain, with approximate coordinates 39.9667 N, -0.2500 W.
The wind farm has an installed capacity of 28 megawatts (MW).
The facility is owned by AL-ANDALUS WIND POWER S.L.
Wind farms in Spain operate under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which mandates a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030, and national policies including feed-in tariffs and grid connection regulations.
By generating 28 MW of clean electricity from wind, the facility helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and supports Spain's renewable energy targets.