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P.E. DE CASTELO16.5 MW Wind

WindRenewable

P.E. DE CASTELO is a 16.5 MW wind power plant in Spain, operated by ENERGIAS ESPECIALES DEL ALTO ULLA S.A. since 2001. Ranked #287 of 342 wind plants in Spain, this facility contributes 0.15% 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 P.E. DE CASTELO 6 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include MEIRAMA GRUPO 1 (557.2 MW, Coal) and CTCC SABON GRUPO 3 (391.31 MW, Gas). The facility is located in the Galicia region, approximately 30 km from the city of A Coruña.

Capacity
16.5 MW
Commissioning Year
2001

25 years old

Owner
ENERGIAS ESPECIALES DEL ALTO ULLA S.A.
Location
43.2384°, -8.3843°

Spain, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 43.238400, -8.384300
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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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