Overview
Fressenneville is an operational onshore wind farm in France with a capacity of 23.92 MW, contributing to the country's renewable energy targets under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Fressenneville is an onshore wind farm located in France, with coordinates 50.0609 N, 1.5667 E. It has an operational status and a capacity of 23.92 MW, placing it in the medium-scale range for French wind farms. The facility is part of France's growing wind energy sector, which supports the EU's goal of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. The wind farm utilizes modern wind turbine technology to convert wind energy into electricity. France's regulatory framework, including the EU Renewable Energy Directive III and national feed-in tariffs, provides a supportive environment for such projects. The capacity of 23.92 MW indicates a significant contribution to local and national renewable energy generation. Environmentally, the Fressenneville wind farm helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based power. Its location in northern France benefits from consistent wind patterns, though like all wind farms, it requires careful siting to minimize visual and noise impacts on local communities. The facility supports France's energy transition and grid decarbonization efforts.
Environmental context
The Fressenneville wind farm is situated in the Hauts-de-France region, an area with favorable wind resources for renewable energy generation. Onshore wind farms in this region must balance energy production with local environmental considerations, including landscape integration and potential impacts on bird and bat populations. The facility's operation contributes to reducing reliance on nuclear and fossil fuels, aligning with France's climate goals.
Frequently asked questions
The Fressenneville wind farm is located in France, at coordinates 50.0609 N, 1.5667 E, in the Hauts-de-France region.
The Fressenneville wind farm has a capacity of 23.92 MW, making it a medium-scale onshore wind installation.
The Fressenneville wind farm uses onshore wind turbines to generate electricity from wind energy.
The Fressenneville wind farm operates under France's implementation of the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030, and benefits from national feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies.
Like all onshore wind farms, Fressenneville requires careful siting to minimize visual impact and potential effects on local wildlife, such as birds and bats, while contributing to greenhouse gas reduction.