Overview
Gourgançon is an operational onshore wind farm in France with a capacity of 48 MW. It contributes to the country's renewable energy goals under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Gourgançon is an operational onshore wind farm located in France, with a capacity of 48 MW. This scale places it in the medium-sized category for wind farms in the region, supporting the national transition to renewable energy. 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 Gourgançon to contribute to the national grid. As a wind farm, Gourgançon plays a role in reducing carbon emissions and diversifying France's energy mix. Its environmental significance includes avoiding greenhouse gas emissions, though wind farms can have local impacts such as visual effects and bird/bat interactions, which are typically managed through siting and mitigation measures.
Environmental context
The Gourgançon wind farm is situated in the Grand Est region of France, an area with agricultural landscapes and moderate wind resources. Wind energy development in this region supports France's renewable energy targets but requires careful planning to address visual impacts on the rural landscape and potential effects on local bird and bat populations. Grid integration is managed through national infrastructure investments.
Frequently asked questions
Gourgançon wind farm is located in France, with coordinates approximately 48.6674 N, 4.0369 E.
Gourgançon wind farm has a capacity of 48 MW, making it a medium-sized onshore wind installation.
It is operational and connected to the French grid.
France implements the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030, with support mechanisms like feed-in tariffs and grid access guarantees for wind projects.
Wind farms in France must address visual landscape impacts, noise, and effects on bird and bat populations through environmental impact assessments and mitigation measures.