Overview
PARQUE EOLICO LANCHAR is an operational onshore wind farm in Spain, owned by GAMESA ENERGIA S.A., with a capacity of 24.42 MW, contributing to the country's renewable energy goals.
PARQUE EOLICO LANCHAR is an operational onshore wind farm located in Spain, owned by GAMESA ENERGIA S.A. The facility has a capacity of 24.42 MW, positioning it as a medium-scale wind energy project within the Spanish renewable energy landscape. The wind farm operates under Spain's regulatory framework, which aligns with the European Union's Renewable Energy Directive III, targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Spain has implemented supportive policies such as feed-in tariffs and grid connection priority for renewables, facilitating projects like this one. The facility uses wind turbines to convert kinetic energy into electricity, contributing to the national grid. Environmentally, the wind farm helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based power generation. It also supports Spain's energy transition and energy security. The project's location in a windy region ensures efficient power generation, while modern turbine designs minimize bird and bat impacts through careful siting and operational adjustments.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in a region with favorable wind resources, typical for onshore wind development in Spain. The local environmental context includes considerations for bird and bat migration routes, visual impact on the landscape, and land use. Proper siting and mitigation measures help reduce ecological disruption while providing clean energy.
Frequently asked questions
PARQUE EOLICO LANCHAR is located in Spain, with coordinates approximately 42.0635 N, -7.7246 W.
The wind farm has a capacity of 24.42 MW, making it a medium-scale onshore wind installation.
The facility is owned by GAMESA ENERGIA S.A., a Spanish company specializing in wind energy.
Spain follows the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030, with national feed-in tariffs and grid connection priority for renewables.
By generating clean electricity, it reduces reliance on fossil fuels, lowering greenhouse gas emissions and supporting Spain's energy transition.