Overview
Fresnoy-le-Grand is an operational onshore wind farm in France with a capacity of 13.8 MW, contributing to the country's renewable energy goals under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Fresnoy-le-Grand is an onshore wind farm located in the Hauts-de-France region of France. With a capacity of 13.8 MW, it is a medium-scale facility within the French wind energy sector, which has seen significant growth as part of national efforts to increase renewable energy generation. The facility operates under France's regulatory framework, which aligns with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. France supports wind energy through feed-in tariffs and grid connection guarantees, encouraging projects like Fresnoy-le-Grand to contribute to the regional energy mix. Environmentally, the wind farm helps reduce carbon emissions by displacing fossil fuel generation. Its location in northern France benefits from consistent wind patterns, though like all wind farms, it requires careful siting to minimize visual and ecological impacts, such as bird and bat interactions. The facility supports local energy independence and grid stability.
Environmental context
Located in the Hauts-de-France region, the wind farm operates in an area with moderate wind resources suitable for onshore wind energy. The region's agricultural landscape provides open spaces for turbine placement, but visual impact and potential effects on local bird and bat populations are considerations. Proper siting and mitigation measures help balance renewable energy generation with environmental stewardship.
Frequently asked questions
The Fresnoy-le-Grand wind farm is located in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France, near the commune of Fresnoy-le-Grand.
The Fresnoy-le-Grand wind farm has a total capacity of 13.8 MW, making it a medium-scale onshore wind installation.
Specific turbine models are not detailed, but typical onshore wind farms in France use modern multi-megawatt turbines with capacities around 2-3 MW each.
France aims to achieve 42.5% renewable energy by 2030 under the EU Renewable Energy Directive. Wind farms like Fresnoy-le-Grand contribute by generating clean electricity and benefiting from feed-in tariffs and grid access policies.
Onshore wind farms in France must undergo environmental impact assessments addressing visual impact, noise, and effects on wildlife, particularly birds and bats. Mitigation measures such as turbine spacing and operational curtailments are often required.