Overview
Conilhac-Corbières is an operational onshore wind farm in France with a capacity of 16.7 MW, contributing to the country's renewable energy targets under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Conilhac-Corbières is an onshore wind farm located in the Aude department of southern France. With a capacity of 16.7 MW, it is a medium-scale facility within the French wind energy sector, which has seen significant growth driven by national and EU renewable energy policies. The wind farm operates under France's regulatory framework, which includes feed-in tariffs and grid connection guarantees aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. The facility uses modern wind turbine technology typical of onshore installations in the region, optimized for the local wind resource. Environmentally, the wind farm contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel generation. Its location in a rural area with moderate wind speeds supports efficient energy production while minimizing visual and land-use conflicts. The facility plays a role in France's energy transition, supporting grid stability and local renewable energy capacity.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in the Corbières region, characterized by rolling hills and Mediterranean climate. Onshore wind farms in this area can impact local bird and bat populations, though careful siting and operational mitigation measures are typically employed. The facility's moderate capacity reduces land-use intensity compared to larger installations, and its contribution to renewable energy helps reduce reliance on nuclear and fossil fuels in the French grid.
Frequently asked questions
Conilhac-Corbières wind farm is located in the Aude department of the Occitanie region in southern France, near the town of Conilhac-Corbières.
The wind farm has a capacity of 16.7 MW, making it a medium-scale onshore wind installation in France.
The facility uses modern onshore wind turbines designed for the region's wind conditions, typical of French wind farms.
The wind farm contributes to France's target under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which aims for 42.5% renewable energy by 2030, by generating clean electricity and reducing carbon emissions.
Onshore wind farms in the Corbières region may affect local bird and bat populations, but mitigation measures such as curtailment during migration periods are often implemented to minimize impact.