Overview
Saint-Quentin-la-Motte-Croix-au- is an operational onshore wind farm in France with a capacity of 9.2 MW, contributing to the country's renewable energy targets under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Saint-Quentin-la-Motte-Croix-au- is an operational onshore wind farm located in northern France, near the coast of the English Channel. With a capacity of 9.2 MW, it is a small-scale wind facility that supports France's transition to renewable energy. The plant is part of the country's growing wind energy sector, which benefits from favorable wind conditions in the region. The facility operates under France's regulatory framework aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), which sets a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030. France supports wind energy through feed-in tariffs and grid connection guarantees, encouraging investment in onshore wind projects. The 9.2 MW capacity places this farm in the small-to-medium scale category for onshore wind in France. Environmentally, the wind farm contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. Its location in a coastal area may involve considerations for bird and bat populations, though specific impact data is not detailed. The facility helps diversify France's energy mix and supports local grid stability with clean power.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in a coastal region of northern France, an area with consistent wind resources ideal for renewable energy generation. Onshore wind farms like this one can have visual impacts on the landscape and may affect local bird and bat populations through collisions. However, proper siting and mitigation measures are typically employed to minimize ecological disruption. The facility contributes to reducing air pollution and carbon emissions compared to conventional power plants.
Frequently asked questions
The wind farm is located in northern France, near the coast of the English Channel, at coordinates 50.0734 N, 1.4527 E.
The facility has a capacity of 9.2 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale onshore wind farm.
The operator information is not publicly listed in the available data. Typically, wind farms in France are operated by energy companies or specialized wind developers.
France follows the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Onshore wind projects benefit from feed-in tariffs and streamlined grid connection procedures.
By generating clean electricity, the farm helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels and supports France's commitment to the EU renewable energy targets, contributing to a diversified and sustainable energy mix.