Overview
Saint-Quentin-en-Mauges is an operational onshore wind farm in France with a capacity of 16 MW, contributing to the country's renewable energy targets under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Saint-Quentin-en-Mauges is an operational onshore wind farm located in France. With a capacity of 16 MW, it falls into the small-to-medium scale for wind farms in the region. The facility is part of France's growing wind energy portfolio, which supports national and EU renewable energy goals. The wind farm utilizes modern wind turbine technology to convert wind energy into electricity. France's regulatory framework, including the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413) targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030, provides a supportive environment for such projects. The facility operates under France's feed-in tariff system, which guarantees prices for renewable electricity. Environmentally, the wind farm contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based generation. Its location in the Pays de la Loire region benefits from consistent wind patterns. The facility helps strengthen local grid integration of renewables and supports France's energy transition objectives.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in a rural area of the Pays de la Loire region, where agricultural landscapes dominate. Wind energy projects in such areas can have visual impacts on the landscape and may affect local bird and bat populations. However, proper siting and mitigation measures are typically employed to minimize ecological disruption. The facility's contribution to clean energy helps reduce air pollution and carbon emissions, aligning with France's climate goals.
Frequently asked questions
The Saint-Quentin-en-Mauges wind farm is located in France, near the commune of Saint-Quentin-en-Mauges in the Pays de la Loire region.
The wind farm has a capacity of 16 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale onshore wind installation.
It produces wind energy, converting wind power into electricity using modern wind turbines.
The EU Renewable Energy Directive III sets a target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030, encouraging member states like France to support wind energy through feed-in tariffs and grid access policies.
The wind farm generates clean electricity, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to France's climate goals.