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PARAMO DE POZA I96.76 MW Wind

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PARAMO DE POZA I is a 96.76 MW wind power plant in Spain, operated by EOLICAS PARAMO DE POZA S.A. Ranked #4 of 342 wind plants in Spain. Its 96.76 MW represents 0.86% of Spain's total wind capacity of 11,210 MW. The largest wind plant in Spain is P.E. DOLAR 1 at 99 MW, making PARAMO DE POZA I 1.02 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Santa María de Garoña Nuclear Power Plant (466 MW, Nuclear) and P.E. CERRO BLANCO (42 MW, Wind). The facility is located in the Burgos province, approximately 100 km from Bilbao.

Capacity
96.76 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
EOLICAS PARAMO DE POZA S.A.
Location
42.6654°, -3.5014°

Spain, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 42.665400, -3.501400
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Wind
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
Spain
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
SpainEnergy Profile
981
Total Plants
122.1 GW
Total Capacity
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Top Fuels
Understanding Wind Power Generation: A Comprehensive Overview

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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