P. E. LA PENUCA is a 33 MW wind power plant in Spain, operated by PARQUE EOLICO LA PENUCA S.L. and commissioned in 2005. Ranked #139 of 342 wind plants in Spain, it represents 0.29% of the total wind capacity of 11,210 MW. The largest wind plant in Spain is P.E. TORRE MIRO II at 99 MW, making this facility 3 times smaller. Nearby plants include ALDEADAVILA II 2 (1226.43 MW, Hydro), Villarino hydro power plant (857 MW, Hydro), and Central Hidroeléctrica de Villarino (857 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the Castile and León region, approximately 150 km west of Salamanca.
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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