Overview
Parque Eolico El Bancal is an operational onshore wind farm in Spain, owned by RWE Innogy Aersa S.A., with a capacity of 21 MW.
Parque Eolico El Bancal is an onshore wind farm located in Spain, owned and operated by RWE Innogy Aersa S.A. The facility is operational and contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity with a nameplate capacity of 21 megawatts. As a wind energy project, it plays a role in Spain's transition to a low-carbon energy system. The wind farm utilizes modern wind turbine technology to convert wind energy into electricity. With a capacity of 21 MW, it falls within the small-to-medium scale range for onshore wind farms in Spain. The facility operates under Spain's regulatory framework for renewable energy, which includes support mechanisms such as feed-in tariffs and auction systems aligned with the European Union's Renewable Energy Directive III, targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Environmentally, the wind farm contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity generation. Its location in Spain benefits from favorable wind conditions, typical for the region. The facility's operations are subject to environmental assessments to mitigate potential impacts on local bird and bat populations, a common consideration for wind energy projects. Overall, Parque Eolico El Bancal supports Spain's renewable energy goals and grid decarbonization.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in a region with consistent wind patterns, making it suitable for wind energy generation. Environmental considerations for onshore wind farms in Spain include potential impacts on local bird and bat species, visual landscape effects, and land use. Proper siting and mitigation measures are typically employed to address these factors.
Frequently asked questions
Parque Eolico El Bancal is located in Spain, with coordinates approximately 36.0139 N, -5.6069 W.
The wind farm has a nameplate capacity of 21 megawatts (MW).
The facility is owned by RWE Innogy Aersa S.A.
Spain's renewable energy sector operates under the European Union's Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. National policies include feed-in tariffs and auction systems to promote wind power.
Onshore wind farms can affect local bird and bat populations through collisions, and may have visual and land-use impacts. Proper siting and mitigation measures are typically required to minimize these effects.