Penamacor is a 123.8 MW wind power plant located in Portugal, commissioned in 2006. The facility generates electricity from wind, contributing to the country's renewable energy portfolio. Penamacor ranks as the 6th largest wind plant in Portugal. With 123.8 MW, it represents 2.51% of Portugal'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, Penamacor is approximately 48.9% the size. Wind energy plays a vital role in Portugal's energy landscape, accounting for about 25% of the total electricity generation. The Penamacor plant takes advantage of the country's favorable wind conditions, supporting the transition to cleaner energy sources. It is situated approximately 200 km northeast of Lisbon in the Centro region.
20 years old
Portugal, Europe
- 15. largest of 462 plants in Portugal
- #9,165 worldwide by installed capacity
- #608 of 5,731 Wind plants worldwide
- 0.84% of the installed capacity of Portugal
20 years in operation
Wind fleet average: 14.4 years
EDP Renewables operates 118 plants totalling 5,033 MW
101 plants within 100 km, 4,055 MW combined
Source: Energias Endogenas de Portugal
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Penamacor is a wind power plant producing approximately 325 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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