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P.E. CABEZUELO30 MW Wind

WindRenewable

P.E. CABEZUELO is a 30 MW wind power plant in Spain, operated by IBERDROLA E.R.CASTILLA LA MANCHA S.A. The plant is part of a larger network of wind facilities. Ranked #160 of 342 wind plants in Spain. Its 30 MW represents 0.27% 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 3.3 times smaller. Nearby plants include P. E. CERRO VICENTE (68.85 MW, Wind) and Olmedilla (60 MW, Solar). The facility is located in the province of Cuenca, approximately 120 km east of Madrid.

Capacity
30 MW
Commissioning Year
2007

19 years old

Owner
IBERDROLA E.R.CASTILLA LA MANCHA S.A.
Location
39.2333°, -1.7500°

Spain, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 39.233300, -1.750000
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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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