Overview
Lafresguimont-Saint-Martin is an operational onshore wind farm in France with a capacity of 12 MW. It contributes to the country's renewable energy goals under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Lafresguimont-Saint-Martin is an operational onshore wind farm located in the Hauts-de-France region of France. With a capacity of 12 MW, it is a medium-scale facility that supports the country's transition to renewable energy. The wind farm is situated in a rural area, typical for wind energy development in France. The facility operates under France's national regulatory framework, which aligns with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413) targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. France has implemented feed-in tariffs and grid connection regimes to support wind energy. The 12 MW capacity places it in the small-to-medium scale range for onshore wind farms in the country. Environmentally, the wind farm contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. Its location in an agricultural landscape minimizes land-use conflicts, though wind farms can have visual impacts and affect local bird and bat populations. The facility plays a role in France's goal to increase renewable energy capacity and meet EU climate targets.
Environmental context
The wind farm is located in a rural agricultural area of Hauts-de-France, a region with moderate wind resources suitable for onshore wind energy. The environmental context includes potential impacts on local bird and bat populations, as well as visual changes to the landscape. However, wind energy helps reduce air pollution and carbon emissions compared to fossil fuel generation. The site's integration into the grid supports France's renewable energy transition.
Frequently asked questions
The Lafresguimont-Saint-Martin wind farm is located in the Hauts-de-France region of France, near the commune of Lafresguimont-Saint-Martin.
The wind farm has a capacity of 12 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale onshore wind facility.
It is an onshore wind farm that uses wind turbines to generate electricity from wind energy.
France operates under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030. The country uses feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies to support wind energy development.
By generating renewable electricity, the wind farm helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and supports France's transition to a low-carbon energy system.