Overview
Cocquerel is an operational onshore wind farm in France with a capacity of 12 MW, contributing to the country's renewable energy targets under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Cocquerel is an operational onshore wind farm located in the Hauts-de-France region of France. With a capacity of 12 MW, it is a medium-scale wind facility that supports France's transition to renewable energy. The plant is situated near the commune of Cocquerel in the Somme department, an area with favorable wind conditions for energy generation. The facility operates under France's national regulatory framework, which aligns with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), targeting a 42.5% renewable share by 2030. France supports wind energy through feed-in tariffs and grid connection guarantees, encouraging projects like Cocquerel to integrate into the national grid. The plant's 12 MW capacity places it in the small-to-medium range for onshore wind farms in France, which typically range from 10 MW to 50 MW. Cocquerel contributes to local energy needs and reduces reliance on fossil fuels. As part of France's wind energy portfolio, it helps diversify the energy mix and supports regional climate goals. The facility's operational status ensures ongoing generation of clean electricity, with typical environmental considerations including visual impact and bird/bat interactions managed through siting and mitigation measures.
Environmental context
The Cocquerel wind farm is located in the Hauts-de-France region, a flat, agricultural area with moderate wind speeds suitable for wind energy. The region hosts several wind projects, and the local environment includes farmland and small woodlands. Wind farms in this area can impact bird and bat populations, but siting and operational curtailments help reduce risks. The facility's 12 MW capacity contributes to France's renewable energy capacity without significant land-use change.
Frequently asked questions
Cocquerel wind farm is located in the Hauts-de-France region of France, near the commune of Cocquerel in the Somme department.
The Cocquerel wind farm has a capacity of 12 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale onshore wind installation.
The operator of the Cocquerel wind farm is not publicly listed, but it is operational and connected to the French grid.
France follows the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030, and supports wind power through feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies.
Onshore wind farms in France must address visual impact, noise, and effects on birds and bats, with mitigation measures such as siting restrictions and operational curtailments.