Wind farms in Cuenca, Spain

Every year, 26 January marks the International Day of Clean Energy, highlighting the importance of accelerating the transition towards sustainable and low-carbon energy systems. In the European Union, this objective is supported by renewable energy policies promoting decarbonisation, energy security, and long-term sustainability. According to the European State of the Climate 2024 report, renewable sources accounted for 45% of the EU’s total electricity generation in 2024, with wind energy alone contributing 18%.

Acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 18 November 2025, this image shows a wind farm located southwest of the town of Tébar, in Cuenca, Spain. Wind turbines are distributed across agricultural land, illustrating how renewable energy infrastructure can be integrated into rural landscapes while contributing to regional energy production.

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