Overview
Muzillac is a 10.02 MW onshore wind farm in France, operational and contributing to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III.
Muzillac is an onshore wind farm located in France, with a capacity of 10.02 megawatts. The facility is operational and plays a role in the country's renewable energy generation. As an onshore wind installation, it contributes to the diversification of France's energy mix and supports national targets for clean energy. The wind farm operates under the regulatory framework of the European Union's Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), which sets a target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. France has implemented feed-in tariffs and grid connection regimes to support wind energy development. The 10.02 MW capacity places Muzillac in the small-to-medium scale range for onshore wind farms in France. Environmentally, the facility contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. Onshore wind farms like Muzillac also have local impacts, including visual and land-use considerations, as well as potential effects on bird and bat populations. The facility's operational status ensures ongoing clean energy generation for the region.
Environmental context
The Muzillac wind farm is situated in a region where onshore wind development must balance renewable energy goals with local environmental considerations. Typical concerns include visual impact on the landscape, noise for nearby residents, and potential risks to bird and bat populations through collisions. The facility's capacity of 10.02 MW suggests a moderate scale, which may help mitigate some of these impacts compared to larger installations.
Frequently asked questions
The Muzillac wind farm is located in France, with coordinates approximately 47.5552° N, 2.4737° W.
The Muzillac wind farm has a capacity of 10.02 megawatts, making it a small-to-medium scale onshore wind installation.
The Muzillac wind farm uses onshore wind turbines to generate electricity from wind energy.
Wind farms in France operate under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which mandates a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030, along with national feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies.
Onshore wind farms can have visual and land-use impacts, as well as potential effects on bird and bat populations. However, they provide significant benefits by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.