Overview
Avant-les-Marcilly is a 10 MW onshore wind farm in France, contributing to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Avant-les-Marcilly is an operational onshore wind farm located in the Grand Est region of France. With a capacity of 10 MW, it represents a medium-scale wind installation typical of the country's distributed renewable energy landscape. The facility operates under France's national feed-in tariff regime, which supports wind energy development as part of the EU Renewable Energy Directive III target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. The 10 MW capacity places it within the small-to-medium scale band for onshore wind in France, where average project sizes range from 5 to 20 MW. Wind farms like Avant-les-Marcilly play a role in diversifying France's energy mix, which is dominated by nuclear power. The facility contributes to local grid stability and supports regional renewable portfolio standards. Its operation aligns with France's goal to increase wind capacity to over 40 GW by 2030.
Environmental context
Onshore wind farms in the Grand Est region of France are typically sited in agricultural or forested areas, where visual impact and land-use change are primary environmental considerations. Bird and bat collisions are a concern for wind turbines, though mitigation measures such as curtailment during migration periods are often implemented. The region's moderate wind speeds and flat terrain make it suitable for wind energy development.
Frequently asked questions
The Avant-les-Marcilly wind farm is located in the Grand Est region of France, near the commune of Avant-les-Marcilly.
The Avant-les-Marcilly wind farm has a capacity of 10 MW, making it a medium-scale onshore wind installation.
Avant-les-Marcilly is an onshore wind farm that generates electricity from wind energy.
Wind energy in France is supported by the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030, and national feed-in tariffs that guarantee prices for wind-generated electricity.
Avant-les-Marcilly contributes to France's renewable energy capacity, helping the country meet its target of 40 GW of wind power by 2030 under the national energy transition strategy.