CANALEJAS is an 18.7 MW wind power plant in Spain, operated by BIOVENT ENERGIA S.A. It was commissioned in 2005, contributing to the renewable energy mix in the country. Ranked #265 of 342 wind plants in Spain, it represents 0.17% of the total wind capacity of 11,210 MW. The largest wind facility in Spain is P.E. TORRE MIRO II at 99 MW, making CANALEJAS 5.3 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include PARQUE EOLICO ALTO PALANCIA III (94 MW, Wind), PARQUE EOLICO PENAS DE DIOS (64.5 MW, Wind), and PARQUE EOLICO PENAS ALTAS (49.5 MW, Wind). The facility is located in the Valencia region, approximately 30 km northwest of Valencia city.
21 years old
Spain, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Spain- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Wind power generation harnesses the kinetic energy of wind to produce electricity, making it one of the fastest-growing renewable energy sources globally. This process begins with wind turbines, which consist of large blades mounted on a tower. As the wind blows, it causes the blades to rotate, transforming the wind's kinetic energy into mechanical energy. This mechanical energy is then converted into electrical energy through a generator connected to the turbine. The efficiency of wind turbines has significantly improved over the past decades, with modern designs capable of generating power even at low wind speeds.
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