Overview
Parque Eolico Lacera is an operational onshore wind farm in Spain, owned by Gamesa Energia S.A., with a capacity of 25.74 MW, contributing to the country's renewable energy goals.
Parque Eolico Lacera is an onshore wind farm located in Spain, owned by Gamesa Energia S.A. The facility is operational and has a capacity of 25.74 MW, placing it in the small-to-medium scale range for wind farms in the region. The wind farm utilizes wind turbines to generate electricity, a technology well-established in Spain. Spain has been a leader in wind energy, supported by national renewable energy targets and the European Union's Renewable Energy Directive III, which aims for 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. The facility operates under Spain's regulatory framework, which includes feed-in tariffs and grid connection protocols. Environmentally, the wind farm contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based power. However, onshore wind farms can have visual impacts on the landscape and potential effects on local bird and bat populations. The facility's location in a semi-arid region of southeastern Spain may have limited ecological sensitivity, but proper siting and mitigation measures are important.
Environmental context
The wind farm is located in a semi-arid region of southeastern Spain, where the landscape is characterized by low vegetation and agricultural land. Wind energy development in such areas can have visual impacts and may affect local bird and bat populations, particularly migratory species. Proper siting and environmental assessments help mitigate these effects, while the facility contributes to reducing carbon emissions and supporting Spain's renewable energy targets.
Frequently asked questions
Parque Eolico Lacera is located in Spain, with coordinates approximately 38.6137 N, -1.1147 W, in the southeastern region of the country.
The wind farm has a capacity of 25.74 MW, making it a small-to-medium scale onshore wind facility.
The facility is owned by Gamesa Energia S.A., a Spanish wind turbine manufacturer and energy company.
Wind energy in Spain is supported by national renewable energy targets and the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030. Spain also has feed-in tariffs and grid connection regulations for renewable energy.
Onshore wind farms can have visual impacts on the landscape and may affect bird and bat populations through collisions. Proper siting and environmental impact assessments help minimize these effects.