Overview
Mauléon is an operational onshore wind farm in France with a capacity of 8 MW, contributing to the country's renewable energy targets under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Mauléon is an onshore wind farm located in France, operating in the renewable energy sector. With a capacity of 8 MW, it is a small-scale wind facility that supports local electricity generation from wind power. The plant is operational and contributes to France's growing wind energy portfolio. France's renewable energy landscape is shaped by the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Onshore wind farms like Mauléon benefit from national feed-in tariffs and grid connection support, encouraging investment in wind energy. The 8 MW capacity places Mauléon in the small-scale category, typical for community or regional wind projects. Environmentally, onshore wind farms can have visual impacts on landscapes and potential effects on bird and bat populations. However, proper siting and mitigation measures are often implemented to minimize these impacts. Mauléon's contribution to clean energy helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and supports France's energy transition goals.
Environmental context
Onshore wind farms like Mauléon can affect local landscapes and wildlife, particularly birds and bats. Proper siting and environmental assessments help mitigate these impacts. The facility contributes to reducing carbon emissions and supports France's renewable energy targets under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Frequently asked questions
The Mauléon wind farm is located in France, with coordinates approximately 46.9470° N, -0.7473° E.
The Mauléon wind farm has a capacity of 8 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale onshore wind facility.
It is operational and connected to the French grid.
Wind energy in France is supported by the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which mandates 42.5% renewable energy by 2030, and national feed-in tariffs that guarantee prices for wind-generated electricity.
Onshore wind farms can have visual impacts on landscapes and may affect bird and bat populations through collisions. Mitigation measures such as careful siting and curtailment during migration periods are commonly used.