Overview
Paizay-le-Tort is a 12 MW onshore wind farm in France, contributing to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Paizay-le-Tort is an operational onshore wind farm located in the commune of Paizay-le-Tort in western France. With a capacity of 12 MW, it is a small- to medium-scale wind installation typical of the region's distributed renewable energy projects. The facility operates under France's implementation of the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), which sets a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030. French wind farms benefit from feed-in tariffs and grid connection guarantees, supporting the development of onshore wind across the country. As part of France's growing wind energy fleet, Paizay-le-Tort helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels and supports local energy independence. Its location in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region contributes to the area's renewable energy mix, aligning with national climate goals.
Environmental context
Onshore wind farms like Paizay-le-Tort can have visual impacts on the landscape and may affect local bird and bat populations. However, France's regulatory framework requires environmental impact assessments and mitigation measures, such as curtailment during migration periods. The facility's modest scale reduces its overall environmental footprint.
Frequently asked questions
Paizay-le-Tort wind farm is located in the commune of Paizay-le-Tort in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of western France.
Paizay-le-Tort wind farm has a capacity of 12 megawatts (MW), making it a small- to medium-scale onshore wind installation.
The operator of Paizay-le-Tort wind farm is not publicly listed, but it is an operational facility contributing to France's renewable energy grid.
Wind energy in France is supported by the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which targets 42.5% renewable energy by 2030, and national feed-in tariffs that guarantee grid access for renewable producers.
Paizay-le-Tort adds 12 MW of clean wind power to France's energy mix, helping reduce carbon emissions and supporting the country's transition to renewable energy under EU climate targets.