Fewer turbines, more power: Casares wind farm to replace 46 windmills with just eight
For years, the wind turbines above Casares have divided opinion. To some, they are a valuable source of electricity in […]
The Casares wind farm, located in the Costa del Sol, is set to undergo a significant transformation, reducing its 46 wind turbines to just eight while maintaining its installed capacity and increasing annual electricity generation. This change is part of Naturgy's wider €330 million wind farm modernisation programme, which aims to improve efficiency and flexibility in renewable energy production.
The new, more efficient turbines are expected to nearly double the wind farm's electricity output from 77 gigawatt hours (GWh) to 149 GWh, despite the reduction in turbine numbers. Additionally, the project will include a battery storage system to enhance the installation's flexibility and support the integration of renewable power into the electricity grid.
The Spanish government's renewable energy programme is also supporting such modernisations, with the Casares wind farm currently generating enough renewable energy to meet the annual consumption of approximately 22,000 homes and avoiding around 44,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
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