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Assac Onshore Wind Farm | France Renewable Energy Facility

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Overview

Assac is an operational onshore wind farm in France with a capacity of 20 MW, contributing to the country's renewable energy targets under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.

Assac is an onshore wind farm located in France, operating with a capacity of 20 MW. As a medium-scale wind facility, it plays a role in diversifying France's energy mix and supporting national renewable energy goals. The facility operates under France's regulatory framework aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030. France supports wind energy through feed-in tariffs and grid connection guarantees, encouraging projects like Assac to contribute to the country's growing wind capacity. Environmentally, the wind farm helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel generation. Its location in a rural area may involve considerations for local wildlife, particularly birds and bats, and visual impact on the landscape. Overall, Assac supports France's transition to a low-carbon energy system.

Environmental context

Onshore wind farms like Assac can have visual impacts on the surrounding landscape and may affect local bird and bat populations through collisions. In France, environmental assessments are required to mitigate these effects, and turbines are often sited to minimize ecological disruption. The facility's operation contributes to reducing carbon emissions, aligning with France's climate goals.

Frequently asked questions

The Assac wind farm is located in France, at coordinates 43.9786 N, 2.4342 E.

The Assac wind farm has a capacity of 20 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale onshore wind installation.

Assac is an onshore wind farm that generates electricity from wind energy, a key renewable source in France.

France supports wind energy through feed-in tariffs and grid connection guarantees, aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030.

Onshore wind farms in France must undergo environmental assessments to address visual impact, noise, and effects on wildlife, particularly birds and bats.
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