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PARQUE EOLICO MONTES DE CIERZO I59.5 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Parque Eolico Montes de Cierzo I is a 59.5 MW wind power plant in Spain, operated by Eolica Montes del Cierzo S.L. since its commissioning. Ranked #21 of 342 wind plants in Spain, it contributes 0.53% of the country's 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 1.6 times smaller. Nearby plants include Castejón 1 and 3 Power Plant (843 MW, Gas), Castejón Grupo 2 (797.41 MW, Gas), and CTCC Castejón Grupo 1 (424.91 MW, Gas). The facility is located in the Navarre region, approximately 100 km northeast of Pamplona.

Capacity
59.5 MW
Commissioning Year
2010

16 years old

Owner
EOLICA MONTES DEL CIERZO S.L.
Location
42.0617°, -1.6045°

Spain, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 42.061700, -1.604500
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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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