Overview
Parque Eolico Villacastin is an operational onshore wind farm in Spain with a capacity of 14.52 MW, contributing to the country's renewable energy targets under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Parque Eolico Villacastin is an operational onshore wind farm located in Spain, with a capacity of 14.52 MW. The facility is owned by Parque Eolico Altos del Voltoya S.A. and plays a role in Spain's renewable energy landscape. The wind farm operates under Spain's regulatory framework aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Onshore wind is a mature technology in Spain, and facilities of this scale are typical for medium-sized projects contributing to regional energy needs. The facility's environmental significance lies in its contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. Wind farms like this one also support grid stability and local energy independence, while potential impacts on bird and bat populations are managed through siting and operational measures.
Environmental context
The wind farm is located in a region with moderate wind resources suitable for onshore wind energy. The local environmental context includes agricultural landscapes and natural habitats where wind turbines may affect bird and bat populations. Proper siting and mitigation measures are typically employed to minimize these impacts, while the facility contributes to Spain's renewable energy goals and climate change mitigation.
Frequently asked questions
Parque Eolico Villacastin is located in Spain, at coordinates 40.7796, -4.4136.
The wind farm has a capacity of 14.52 MW, making it a medium-scale onshore wind facility.
The facility is owned by Parque Eolico Altos del Voltoya S.A.
Wind farms in Spain operate under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which mandates 42.5% renewable energy by 2030, supported by national feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies.
Onshore wind farms can affect bird and bat populations and alter landscapes, but proper siting and mitigation measures help minimize these impacts while providing clean energy.