Overview
Coole 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.
Coole is an onshore wind farm located in France, with a capacity of 12 MW. It is operational and contributes to the country's growing renewable energy portfolio. France has set ambitious targets under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), aiming for 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. The facility uses wind turbines to generate electricity, a common technology in France's renewable energy sector. Onshore wind farms like Coole are typically developed in areas with favorable wind conditions, and their scale can vary from small installations to large wind parks. The 12 MW capacity places Coole in the small-to-medium scale range for onshore wind. Environmentally, onshore wind farms can have visual impacts on landscapes and may affect local bird and bat populations. However, they provide clean energy, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Coole's electricity is fed into the French grid, supporting regional energy needs and contributing to national decarbonization goals.
Environmental context
Onshore wind farms like Coole can alter local landscapes and may pose risks to avian wildlife through collisions with turbines. In France, wind energy development is subject to environmental impact assessments to mitigate such effects. The facility's location in a rural area likely involves agricultural land use, balancing energy production with land preservation.
Frequently asked questions
Coole is an onshore wind farm located in France, at coordinates 48.7395 N, 4.3915 E.
The Coole wind farm has a capacity of 12 megawatts (MW), placing it in the small-to-medium scale for onshore wind.
The operator of the Coole wind farm is not publicly listed, but it is an operational facility contributing to France's renewable energy grid.
Wind farms in France operate under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030, and national feed-in tariffs and grid connection regulations.
Onshore wind farms in France must undergo environmental impact assessments addressing visual impact, bird and bat collisions, and land use, with mitigation measures required.