Arada-Montemuro is a 121.2 MW wind power plant located in Portugal, commissioned in 2008. The facility generates electricity using wind energy, contributing to the country's renewable energy capacity. It ranks as the 7th largest wind plant in Portugal. With a capacity of 121.2 MW, it represents 2.46% of the country's total wind capacity of 4,935 MW. Portugal has 222 wind plants with a combined capacity of 4,935 MW. Compared to the largest wind plant, Alto Douro at 253 MW, Arada-Montemuro is approximately half its size. Wind energy is an increasingly important part of Portugal's energy mix, contributing to the country's goals for renewable energy generation. The country has favorable wind conditions, particularly in coastal areas. The plant is located in the northern region of Portugal, approximately 80 km from Porto.
18 years old
Portugal, Europe
- 16. largest of 462 plants in Portugal
- #9,218 worldwide by installed capacity
- #615 of 5,731 Wind plants worldwide
- 0.83% of the installed capacity of Portugal
18 years in operation
Wind fleet average: 14.4 years
EDP Renewables operates 118 plants totalling 5,033 MW
208 plants within 100 km, 5,538 MW combined
Source: Energias Endogenas de Portugal
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Arada-Montemuro is a wind power plant producing approximately 319 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
Portugal- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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