Overview
Fresnes-en-Saulnois is an operational onshore wind farm in France with a capacity of 11.9 MW, contributing to the country's renewable energy transition under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Fresnes-en-Saulnois is an onshore wind farm located in the commune of Fresnes-en-Saulnois, France. With a capacity of 11.9 MW, it is a medium-scale wind installation that supports France's renewable energy goals. The facility is operational and harnesses wind power to generate electricity for the regional grid. The wind farm operates within the framework of the European Union's Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), which sets a binding target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. France has implemented national feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies to support onshore wind development. The 11.9 MW capacity places this facility in the small-to-medium scale range for French onshore wind farms, which typically range from 5 MW to 50 MW. Environmentally, the wind farm contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. Its location in the Grand Est region benefits from consistent wind resources. The facility's grid integration is managed through France's robust transmission network, and it plays a role in the local energy mix alongside other renewables.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in the Grand Est region of France, an area with moderate wind speeds suitable for onshore wind energy. The local environmental context includes agricultural landscapes and rural communities. Wind farms in this region must consider visual impact and potential effects on bird and bat populations, though specific impacts are managed through environmental assessments and mitigation measures.
Frequently asked questions
Fresnes-en-Saulnois wind farm is located in the commune of Fresnes-en-Saulnois, in the Grand Est region of France.
The wind farm has a capacity of 11.9 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale onshore wind installation.
The operator of Fresnes-en-Saulnois wind farm is not publicly listed, but it is managed under France's regulatory framework for renewable energy.
France aims to increase renewable energy to 42.5% of final consumption by 2030, in line with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III. Onshore wind is a key component, supported by feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies.
By generating clean electricity from wind, the farm reduces reliance on fossil fuels and lowers greenhouse gas emissions. It also supports France's energy transition goals.