Gardunha — 114 MW Wind

Gardunha is a 114 MW wind power plant located in Portugal, commissioned in 2007. It generates electricity from wind, contributing to the renewable energy sector in the country.

Gardunha ranks as the 8th largest wind plant in Portugal. With a capacity of 114 MW, it represents 2.31% of Portugal’s total wind capacity of 4,935 MW. Portugal has 222 wind plants with a combined capacity of 4,935 MW. Compared to the largest wind plant in Portugal, Alto Douro at 253 MW, Gardunha is approximately 45% the size.

Wind power plays a vital role in Portugal’s energy mix, providing around 30% of the nation’s electricity. The country’s topography and coastal winds are conducive to wind energy development. Gardunha is situated in the Centro region, about 180 km from Lisbon.