Overview
Conilhac-de-la-Montagne is a 17 MW onshore wind farm in France, operational and contributing to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Conilhac-de-la-Montagne is an onshore wind farm located in the commune of Conilhac-de-la-Montagne in the Aude department of southern France. With a capacity of 17 MW, it is a medium-scale wind facility that supports France's transition to renewable energy. The wind farm is operational and feeds electricity into the national grid. The facility operates under France's implementation of the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), which sets a binding target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. France supports wind energy through feed-in tariffs and grid connection guarantees, encouraging the development of onshore wind projects like this one. The 17 MW capacity places it within the typical range for French onshore wind farms, which often range from 10 to 30 MW. Environmentally, the wind farm contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. Its location in the Aude region, characterized by Mediterranean climate and moderate wind speeds, is suitable for wind energy generation. The facility helps meet local renewable energy goals and supports France's commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in the Aude department, a region with a Mediterranean climate and consistent wind patterns, favorable for wind energy. Onshore wind farms like this one can have visual impacts on the landscape and potential effects on local bird and bat populations. However, modern turbine designs and siting practices aim to minimize these impacts. The facility contributes to France's renewable energy targets and reduces reliance on fossil fuels.
Frequently asked questions
Conilhac-de-la-Montagne wind farm is located in the commune of Conilhac-de-la-Montagne in the Aude department of southern France.
The wind farm has a capacity of 17 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale onshore wind facility.
The operator of Conilhac-de-la-Montagne wind farm is not publicly specified, but it is operational and connected to the French national grid.
Wind farms in France operate under 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.
The wind farm generates clean electricity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting France's renewable energy goals. It helps displace fossil fuel-based power and contributes to the country's carbon neutrality target by 2050.