Renewables policy and a new wind project take shape in a Galician municipality, presenting a plan for Eleven wind turbines reaching up to 108 meters in height along a single axis. Ten turbines will stand at or near that height, while the remaining unit tops out at 90 meters. The Os Teixos wind farm project has been publicly announced and its details published in the Official Gazette of Galicia, which also lists a 108-meter meteorological tower and a converter substation as part of the development. The town hall notes that the proposal has undergone study and is seeking input as part of a wind sector plan intended to promote orderly, environmentally responsible growth of wind parks.
According to projections, the Os Teixos wind farm will yield a maximum installed capacity of 48 MW, with an expected net annual generation around 147,700 MWh. The total implementation budget is estimated at 47.745 million euros. Interested parties or those potentially affected can submit claims within thirty days from the publication date, as reported by local authorities in Galicia. The affected area encompasses 538 properties, predominantly high mountain terrain, shrubland, and patches of farmland, grassland, or unused land. The affected asset list also includes municipal roadways within Cerceda.
The council emphasizes that wind farms should be located away from population centers or in areas with existing industrial activity, arguing that such siting supports proper land-use planning and strengthens rural development. The mayor recalls defending the public interest in previous episodes and vows to stand firm if necessary to protect local interests. The councilor adds that the current processing phase is not an approval; there is broad awareness of past speculative activities in abandoned or underutilized lands and a desire to prevent similar outcomes in this project. The local government advocates a wind-energy plan that ensures development occurs in a predictable, environmentally respectful manner. The mayor reiterates a balanced stance: support for wind power, delivered through regular processes that safeguard the environment and the community.
News of a second wind-farm filing within the Cerceda municipality emerged just six days later, alongside a proposal to expand the site at the Meirama thermal power plant. This newer initiative, first introduced in 2018, received environmental impact approval from the Galician Government in recent weeks after a four-year review. The final plan reduced the number of turbines from fifteen to ten and lowered the anticipated capacity, reflecting input from multiple institutions. The developer notes that, in addition to municipal work permits, the final administrative and construction permits are still pending, with local processes continuing to unfold as part of the broader strategy to align wind-development with regional energy needs and environmental safeguards. The overall narrative remains one of cautious progression, with authorities balancing new energy potential against landscape integrity and community consent. This cautious approach aligns with ongoing efforts to curate a coherent provincial wind-energy framework, designed to guide future projects through transparent, orderly procedures and to avoid past missteps seen in other territories. The broader takeaway is a commitment to wind power that respects local ecosystems and livelihoods while pursuing measurable gains in renewable energy. — Galician Government updates indicate continuing oversight and adaptive planning as projects advance and community input is considered.