Overview
Parque Eolico Nacimiento is a 22 MW onshore wind farm in Spain, operated by Sistemas Energeticos Nacimiento S.A. It contributes to Spain's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Parque Eolico Nacimiento is an operational onshore wind farm located in Spain, with coordinates 37.1061° N, -2.6485° W. The facility has a capacity of 22 megawatts, placing it in the small-to-medium scale range for wind farms in the country. It is owned and operated by Sistemas Energeticos Nacimiento S.A., a company active in the Spanish renewable energy sector. The wind farm operates under Spain's national regulatory framework, which aligns with the European Union's Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), targeting a 42.5% renewable energy share by 2030. Spain has implemented feed-in tariffs and grid connection protocols to support wind energy development. The facility uses modern onshore wind turbines to convert wind energy into electricity, contributing to the country's growing wind power capacity, which is one of the largest in Europe. Environmentally, the wind farm helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity generation. It also supports Spain's energy independence and climate goals. The site's location in a region with favorable wind conditions ensures efficient energy production, though like all wind farms, it requires careful siting to minimize visual and ecological impacts, such as bird and bat interactions.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in a region of Spain with consistent wind resources, typical for onshore wind development. The local environment includes semi-arid landscapes and agricultural areas. Wind energy projects in this area must consider visual impacts on the landscape and potential effects on local bird and bat populations. Proper siting and mitigation measures help balance renewable energy generation with ecological preservation.
Frequently asked questions
Parque Eolico Nacimiento is located in Spain at coordinates 37.1061° N, -2.6485° W.
The wind farm has a capacity of 22 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale onshore wind installation.
The facility is owned and operated by Sistemas Energeticos Nacimiento S.A., a Spanish renewable energy company.
Spain follows the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030. The country also has national feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies to support wind power.
Onshore wind farms like Parque Eolico Nacimiento generate electricity without emitting greenhouse gases, helping to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and combat climate change. They also contribute to energy independence and sustainable development.