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PARQUE EOLICO LA MUELA51.48 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Parque Eolico La Muela is a 51.48 MW wind power plant in Spain, operated by Gamesa Energia S.A. since its commissioning. Ranked #24 of 342 wind plants in Spain, this facility contributes 0.46% 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 La Muela 1.9 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include P.E. San Juan de Bargas (89.6 MW, Wind), P.E. La Carracha (49.5 MW, Wind), and Parque Eolico Serreta Torrecilla (49.5 MW, Wind). The plant is located in the province of Zaragoza, approximately 100 km west of Barcelona.

Capacity
51.48 MW
Commissioning Year
2010

16 years old

Owner
GAMESA ENERGIA S.A.
Location
41.5919°, -1.1577°

Spain, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 41.591900, -1.157700
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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
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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