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P. E. CORTIJO DE GUERRA I40.8 MW Wind

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P. E. CORTIJO DE GUERRA I is a wind power plant located in Spain. It has an installed capacity of 40.8 MW generated from wind energy. The plant was commissioned in 2007. It is operated by PARQUE EOLICO PUERTO REAL I S.L.U..

Capacity
40.8 MW
Commissioning Year
2007

19 years old

Owner
PARQUE EOLICO PUERTO REAL I S.L.U.
Location
36.6865°, -6.1361°

Spain, Europe

Location

Coordinates:: 36.686500, -6.136100
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

P. E. CORTIJO DE GUERRA I is a wind power plant producing approximately 107 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.

Lifecycle emissions: ~11 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Wind
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
Spain
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

SpainEnergy Profile

981
Total Stations
122.1 GW
Total Capacity
GasHydroNuclearWind
Top Fuels

Wind Power Generation: Harnessing the Energy of the Atmosphere

Wind power generation is a renewable energy source that utilises the kinetic energy of wind to produce electricity. This process typically involves wind turbines, which convert the energy generated by moving air into mechanical energy, and subsequently into electrical energy. The basic mechanism starts with wind blowing over the blades of a turbine, causing them to rotate. This rotational motion turns a shaft connected to a generator, which then converts the mechanical energy into electrical energy. The efficiency of this conversion is influenced by various factors, including wind speed, turbine design, and the height of the turbine tower.

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