Overview
Hendecourt-lès-Cagnicourt is a 12 MW onshore wind farm in France, contributing to the country's renewable energy capacity under EU Renewable Energy Directive targets.
Hendecourt-lès-Cagnicourt is an operational onshore wind farm located in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France. With a capacity of 12 megawatts, it represents a medium-scale installation within the French wind energy sector, which has been expanding to meet national and European climate goals. The facility operates under France's regulatory framework aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), which sets a binding target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. French wind farms benefit from feed-in tariffs and grid connection guarantees, supporting the development of onshore wind as a key technology for decarbonizing electricity generation. Environmentally, the wind farm contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based power. Its location in the agricultural plains of Pas-de-Calais minimizes land-use conflicts, though typical considerations for wind projects include visual impact and bird/bat interactions, which are managed through environmental assessments and mitigation measures.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in the flat, agricultural landscape of northern France, an area with moderate wind resources suitable for onshore wind energy. The region's open fields reduce visual obstruction but require careful siting to minimize impacts on local bird and bat populations. Grid integration is supported by France's robust transmission network, though curtailment may occur during periods of high wind generation.
Frequently asked questions
The wind farm is located near the commune of Hendecourt-lès-Cagnicourt in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France.
The wind farm has a total installed capacity of 12 megawatts (MW), typical for a medium-scale onshore wind installation.
Specific turbine models are not publicly listed, but French onshore wind farms commonly use modern multi-megawatt turbines with capacities around 2-3 MW each.
The wind farm contributes to France's goal under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III to achieve 42.5% renewable energy by 2030, by generating clean electricity and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
French onshore wind projects must undergo environmental impact assessments addressing visual landscape, noise, and wildlife impacts, particularly for birds and bats. Mitigation measures like curtailment during migration periods are often implemented.