P.E. Pena da Cruz is a 22.95 MW wind power plant in Spain, operated by Sistemas Energeticos Chandrexa S.A. since 2004. Ranked #237 of 342 wind plants in Spain. Its 22.95 MW represents 0.2% 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 4.3 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are San Esteban II Grupo 1 (438.45 MW, Hydro), Belesar Grupo 2 (331.01 MW, Hydro), and Puente Bibey 4 (312.41 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the province of Ourense, approximately 150 km from the nearest major city, Santiago de Compostela.
22 years old
Spain, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Spain- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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