Overview
Poiseul-la-Grange is a 10 MW onshore wind farm in France, contributing to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Poiseul-la-Grange is an operational onshore wind farm located in the commune of Poiseul-la-Grange, in the Côte-d'Or department of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, France. With a capacity of 10 MW, it is a small-scale wind facility that supports France's transition to renewable energy. The facility operates under France's national feed-in tariff regime, which guarantees a fixed price for wind-generated electricity, and aligns with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413) targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Onshore wind is a mature technology in France, with installations typically ranging from 2 to 50 MW, making Poiseul-la-Grange a modest contributor to the national grid. Environmentally, the wind farm helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel generation. Its location in a rural, sparsely populated area minimizes visual and noise impacts on communities. The facility also contributes to local economic development through land lease payments and tax revenues.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in a rural landscape of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, characterized by agricultural fields and forests. Onshore wind turbines can pose risks to local bird and bat populations through collisions and habitat disruption. However, proper siting and mitigation measures, such as curtailment during migration periods, help reduce these impacts. The facility's modest scale limits its overall environmental footprint.
Frequently asked questions
Poiseul-la-Grange wind farm is located in the commune of Poiseul-la-Grange, in the Côte-d'Or department of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, France.
Poiseul-la-Grange wind farm has a capacity of 10 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale onshore wind installation.
The operator of Poiseul-la-Grange wind farm is not publicly listed. Typically, wind farms in France are operated by energy companies or independent power producers.
Wind farms in France operate under the national feed-in tariff system and must comply with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a binding target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030.
Onshore wind farms can affect local wildlife, particularly birds and bats, through collisions and habitat disturbance. Visual and noise impacts are also considerations. Mitigation measures include careful siting and operational curtailments.