Overview
Lanques-sur-Rognon is an operational onshore wind farm in France with a capacity of 10 MW, contributing to the country's renewable energy targets under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Lanques-sur-Rognon is an onshore wind farm located in the commune of Lanques-sur-Rognon, France. The facility is operational and has a capacity of 10 megawatts, placing it in the small-to-medium scale range for wind energy in France. It generates electricity from wind power, a key renewable source in the region. The wind farm 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 Lanques-sur-Rognon to contribute to the national grid. Environmentally, the wind farm helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. Its location in the Grand Est region benefits from consistent wind patterns, though like all wind farms, it requires careful siting to minimize visual and ecological impacts, such as bird and bat interactions. The facility supports local energy independence and the broader European energy transition.
Environmental context
The Lanques-sur-Rognon wind farm is situated in the Grand Est region of France, an area with moderate wind resources suitable for onshore wind energy. The local landscape is a mix of agricultural fields and forested areas, which can host wind turbines with careful planning to minimize visual impact. Wind farms in this region contribute to reducing carbon emissions but require attention to bird and bat populations, as well as community acceptance regarding noise and land use.
Frequently asked questions
Lanques-sur-Rognon wind farm is located in the commune of Lanques-sur-Rognon, in the Grand Est region of France.
The wind farm has a capacity of 10 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale onshore wind installation.
The operator of Lanques-sur-Rognon wind farm is not publicly listed, but it is an operational facility contributing to France's renewable energy grid.
France follows 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.
Onshore wind farms in France must address visual impact, noise, and effects on local wildlife, particularly birds and bats. Projects undergo environmental assessments to mitigate these impacts while contributing to carbon reduction goals.