Wind power makes important contribution to reducing Spain’s carbon emissions
In 2008, Spanish wind power avoided the emission of 20 million tonnes of CO2
Steady economic growth, a rising population and an energy-hungry construction industry have all contributed towards driving up
Spain ’s emissions of greenhouse gases. This means that the country has struggled to keep within sight its national target laid down under the Kyoto Protocol - limiting its emissions to a 15% increase above their 1990 baseline.
Steady economic growth, a rising population and an energy-hungry construction industry have all contributed towards driving up
Wind power is making an important contribution towards the
Kyoto target because its operation produces no carbon dioxide, the main greenhouse gas. In 2008,
wind energy production in
Spain avoided the emission of 20 million tonnes of carbon dioxide, according to the Spanish Wind Energy Association,
AEE .
Maranchon wind park in Castilla la Mancha is contributing to this total by avoiding the emission of 430,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide every year. The operators of the wind turbines, Iberdrola Renewables, also ensure that the local environment is protected by regular monitoring of flora and fauna in the area, including the activities of birds.
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