Overview
Achiet-le-Grand is an 18 MW onshore wind farm in France, operational and contributing to the country's renewable energy capacity under EU Renewable Energy Directive targets.
Achiet-le-Grand is an onshore wind farm located in the commune of Achiet-le-Grand, France. With a capacity of 18 MW, it is a medium-scale wind facility that supports France's transition to renewable energy. The plant is operational and feeds electricity into the national grid, helping to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. The facility operates under France's regulatory framework aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), which sets a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030. France supports wind energy through feed-in tariffs and grid connection guarantees, encouraging investment in onshore wind projects like Achiet-le-Grand. The plant uses modern wind turbine technology typical of the region. Environmentally, the wind farm contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and diversifying the energy mix. Its location in northern France benefits from consistent wind patterns, though like all wind farms, it requires careful siting to minimize visual and noise impacts. The facility plays a role in local energy security and supports France's goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in the Hauts-de-France region, an area with favorable wind resources for renewable energy generation. Onshore wind farms like Achiet-le-Grand can have visual impacts on the rural landscape and may affect local bird and bat populations if not properly mitigated. However, modern siting practices and environmental assessments aim to minimize these effects. The facility contributes to reducing carbon emissions and supports France's commitment to the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Frequently asked questions
The Achiet-le-Grand wind farm is located in the commune of Achiet-le-Grand, in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France.
The Achiet-le-Grand wind farm has a capacity of 18 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale onshore wind facility.
Achiet-le-Grand is an onshore wind farm that generates electricity from wind energy, a renewable source.
The wind farm operates under France's implementation of the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which mandates a 42.5% renewable energy share by 2030. It benefits from French feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies.
Onshore wind farms like Achiet-le-Grand are subject to environmental impact assessments to address visual landscape effects, noise, and wildlife impacts, particularly on birds and bats. Proper siting and mitigation measures are required to minimize these effects.