Overview
Charmont-sous-Barbuise is an operational onshore wind farm in France with a capacity of 24 MW, contributing to the country's renewable energy targets under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Charmont-sous-Barbuise is an onshore wind farm located in the commune of Charmont-sous-Barbuise, France. The facility has an installed capacity of 24 megawatts (MW), placing it in the small-to-medium scale range for wind energy in France. It is currently operational and generates electricity from wind power. The wind farm operates under France's regulatory framework, which aligns with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. France supports wind energy through feed-in tariffs and grid connection guarantees, encouraging projects like Charmont-sous-Barbuise to contribute to the national energy mix. The facility uses modern wind turbine technology typical of onshore installations in the region. Environmentally, the wind farm helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. Its location in the Grand Est region benefits from consistent wind resources. As with all wind farms, it requires careful siting to minimize visual and noise impacts on local communities and to avoid sensitive bird and bat habitats. The facility supports France's energy transition and grid decarbonization goals.
Environmental context
The Charmont-sous-Barbuise wind farm is situated in the Grand Est region of France, an area with moderate wind resources suitable for onshore wind energy. The local landscape is a mix of agricultural plains and small woodlands, which can host wind turbines with careful planning to minimize visual intrusion. Potential environmental considerations include impacts on bird and bat populations, which are typical for wind farms. The facility contributes to reducing carbon emissions and supports France's renewable energy targets under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Frequently asked questions
The Charmont-sous-Barbuise wind farm is located in the commune of Charmont-sous-Barbuise, in the Grand Est region of France.
The Charmont-sous-Barbuise wind farm has an installed capacity of 24 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale onshore wind facility.
The operator of the Charmont-sous-Barbuise wind farm is not publicly listed, but it is operational and connected to the French grid.
France follows the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), which sets a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030. The country supports wind energy through feed-in tariffs and grid connection guarantees.
Onshore wind farms like Charmont-sous-Barbuise can have visual impacts on the landscape and may affect bird and bat populations. Proper siting and mitigation measures are used to minimize these effects.