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PARQUE EOLICO CALDERON18 MW Wind

WindRenewable

PARQUE EOLICO CALDERON is an 18 MW wind power plant in Spain, operated by N.E.G. MICON and commissioned in 2009. Ranked #268 of 342 wind plants in Spain. Its 18 MW represents 0.16% of Spain's total wind capacity of 11,210 MW. The largest wind plant in Spain is P.E. TORRE MIRO II at 99 MW, making PARQUE EOLICO CALDERON 5.5 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include PARQUE EOLICO LOMILLA II (70.5 MW, Wind), Olmedilla (60 MW, Solar), and PARQUE EOLICO EL PICAZO (50 MW, Wind). The facility is located in the province of Albacete, approximately 150 km southeast of Madrid.

Capacity
18 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
N.E.G. MICON
Location
39.4085°, -2.2017°

Spain, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 39.408500, -2.201700
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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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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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