Overview
Quesnoy-sur-Airaines is an operational onshore wind farm in France with a capacity of 34.5 MW, contributing to the country's renewable energy targets under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Quesnoy-sur-Airaines is an onshore wind farm located in the Hauts-de-France region of France. With a capacity of 34.5 MW, it is a medium-scale wind facility that supports France's transition to renewable energy. The plant is operational and plays a role in the local energy grid. The facility operates under France's national regulatory framework, which 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 benefiting from feed-in tariffs and grid connection guarantees. The 34.5 MW capacity places it in the medium range for French onshore wind farms. Environmentally, the wind farm contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. Its location in the Somme department, a region with moderate wind resources, supports efficient energy generation. The facility also helps France meet its national renewable energy goals and reduces dependence on imported energy.
Environmental context
The Quesnoy-sur-Airaines wind farm is situated in the Hauts-de-France region, an area with favorable wind conditions for onshore wind energy. Wind farms in this region can impact local bird and bat populations, but modern turbine designs and siting practices aim to minimize these effects. The facility's operation displaces carbon emissions from fossil fuel power plants, contributing to France's climate targets under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Frequently asked questions
The Quesnoy-sur-Airaines wind farm is located in the Hauts-de-France region of France, near the commune of Quesnoy-sur-Airaines in the Somme department.
The Quesnoy-sur-Airaines wind farm has an installed capacity of 34.5 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale onshore wind facility.
The wind farm generates clean electricity, helping France meet its target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030 under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III. It also supports the country's national energy transition strategy.
Onshore wind farms in France operate under national feed-in tariffs and grid connection rules, aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413). Projects must obtain permits and comply with environmental impact assessments.
Wind farms can affect local bird and bat populations through collisions and habitat disruption. Siting and operational measures, such as curtailment during migration periods, are used to mitigate these impacts. The facility also reduces greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel power.