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PARQUE EOLICO CORTIJO LA LINERA28 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Parque Eolico Cortijo La Linera is a 28 MW wind power plant in Spain, operated by Sistemas Energeticos La Linera S.A.U. since 2008. Ranked #185 of 342 wind plants in Spain. Its 28 MW represents 0.25% of Spain's 11,210 MW total wind capacity. The largest wind plant in Spain is P.E. Torre Miro II at 99 MW, making this facility 3.5 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plant is El Tranco de Beas Dam (0 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the Albacete Province, approximately 200 km southeast of Madrid.

Capacity
28 MW
Commissioning Year
2008

18 years old

Owner
SISTEMAS ENERGETICOS LA LINERA S.A.U.
Location
38.1144°, -2.5711°

Spain, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 38.114400, -2.571100
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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
GasHydroNuclearWind
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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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