Overview
La Chapelle-Rousselin is an onshore wind farm in France with a capacity of 7.5 MW. It contributes to the country's renewable energy targets under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
La Chapelle-Rousselin is an operational onshore wind farm located in France. With a capacity of 7.5 MW, it is a small-scale facility within the French wind energy sector, which has seen significant growth as part of the national energy transition. 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 La Chapelle-Rousselin to contribute to the national grid. As a wind farm, La Chapelle-Rousselin generates clean electricity, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Its environmental significance includes avoiding CO2 emissions, though wind farms can have local impacts such as visual effects and bird/bat interactions, which are managed through siting and mitigation measures.
Environmental context
Wind farms like La Chapelle-Rousselin contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions but can affect local ecosystems. Potential impacts include bird and bat collisions, noise, and visual intrusion. In France, environmental assessments are required to minimize these effects, and facilities are often sited in areas with lower ecological sensitivity.
Frequently asked questions
La Chapelle-Rousselin is located in France, with coordinates approximately 47.1949 N, -0.8025 E.
La Chapelle-Rousselin has a capacity of 7.5 MW, making it a small-scale onshore wind farm.
La Chapelle-Rousselin generates electricity from wind power using onshore wind turbines.
France follows the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030, and offers feed-in tariffs and grid connection support for wind projects.
Wind farms can affect bird and bat populations, create noise, and alter landscapes. Environmental assessments in France help mitigate these impacts.