Sierra de la Virgen is a 24.42 MW wind power plant in Spain, operated by SDAD DE GESTION DE RECURCOS ENERGETICOS since its commissioning. Ranked #215 of 342 wind plants in Spain, this facility contributes 0.22% 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 Sierra de la Virgen 4.1 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include P.E. San Juan de Bargas (89.6 MW, Wind), Parque Eolico Serreta Torrecilla (49.5 MW, Wind), and P.E. Boqueron Unificado (49.5 MW, Wind). The facility is located in the province of Zaragoza, approximately 150 km west of Barcelona.
16 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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