Iberdrola launches 111 MW wind complex in Spain

Iberdrola has launched the Cavar Complex project in Spain that consists of four wind farms with an installed capacity of 111 megawatts. It is a joint initiative by Iberdrola and Caja Rural de Navarra.

The companies have placed an order with Siemens Gamesa for 32 of its SG 3.4-132, 3.4 MW unit power wind turbine. With blades measuring 64.5m and a rotor diameter of 132 m, this is the ideal model for sites with medium and high winds.

All four wind farms are in the Cadreita and Valtieera municipal areas. Building will start within a few months and the facilities are expected to go into service in 2020. The wind farm complex will generate enough energy to power 46,500 households/year and, because this is renewable energy, it will prevent emissions of 84,000 tonnes of CO₂ every year.