Valoración de impactos ambientales en la implantación de dos parques eólicos y su línea de evacuación en Tivissa (Tarragona)

Abstract

The present study aims to evaluate the environmental impacts derived from the implementation of two wind farms and their evacuation line in the municipality of Tivissa (Tarragona). The “Tivissa 1” wind farm with 12 wind turbines and “Tivissa 2” with 18 wind turbines will have a nominal capacity of 72 MW and 108 MW respectively, employing SIEMENS GAMESA SG 170-6 MW wind turbines. For this purpose, an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) was carried out following Law 21/2013 of December 9 on environmental assessment. The study methodology included the collection of geospatial data and the characterization of the physical, biological, and socioeconomic environment. In addition, a thorough analysis of the potential environmental impacts in different phases of the project (construction, operation, and dismantling) was conducted. The results identified various negative impacts, especially on the landscape and its habitats, as well as positive impacts related to the use of renewable energies and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Mitigation measures were proposed, such as the implementation of technologies to minimize fauna mortality and the performance of detailed studies to identify and protect critical areas. The study concludes that although there are significant negative impacts, these can be adequately managed through the application of mitigation measures and careful planning, thus allowing the projects to contribute to the objectives of energy sustainability and emission reduction in the region