Overview
Monchel-sur-Canche is an operational onshore wind farm in France with a capacity of 8.35 MW, contributing to the country's renewable energy goals under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Monchel-sur-Canche is an onshore wind farm located in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France. With a capacity of 8.35 MW, it is a small-to-medium scale facility within the French wind energy sector, which has seen significant growth as part of national efforts to increase renewable energy generation. 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 Monchel-sur-Canche to contribute to the regional energy mix. Environmentally, the wind farm helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. Its location in a rural area minimizes land-use conflicts, though wind farms in France must address visual impact and bird/bat protection through environmental assessments. The facility supports local energy independence and grid stability.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in a rural landscape in northern France, where agricultural land and open fields dominate. Onshore wind projects in this region must balance renewable energy generation with local visual impact and wildlife considerations, particularly for bird and bat species. Environmental assessments are required to mitigate these effects, ensuring sustainable operation within the local ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
Monchel-sur-Canche wind farm is located in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France, near the commune of Monchel-sur-Canche.
Monchel-sur-Canche wind farm has a capacity of 8.35 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale onshore wind facility.
The operator of Monchel-sur-Canche wind farm is not publicly listed, but it is operational and connected to the French grid.
France follows the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030, and supports wind energy through feed-in tariffs and grid connection guarantees.
Monchel-sur-Canche generates clean electricity from wind, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and helping France meet its national and EU renewable energy targets.