Overview
Saint-Sauveur-de-Ginestoux is an operational onshore wind farm in France with a capacity of 6.68 MW, contributing to the country's renewable energy targets under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Saint-Sauveur-de-Ginestoux is an onshore wind farm located in the Lozère department of southern France. With a capacity of 6.68 MW, it is a small-scale wind facility that supports France's transition to renewable energy. The plant is operational and feeds electricity into the national grid. The facility operates under France's regulatory framework, which aligns with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. France supports wind energy through feed-in tariffs and competitive bidding processes. The 6.68 MW capacity places this wind farm in the small-scale category, typical for inland wind projects in the region. Wind farms like Saint-Sauveur-de-Ginestoux play a role in diversifying France's energy mix and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The facility contributes to local energy independence and supports the national goal of increasing renewable energy capacity. Its operation also involves managing environmental impacts such as visual landscape integration and bird/bat protection measures.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in a rural, sparsely populated area of the Lozère department, characterized by hills and forests. The local environmental context includes considerations for bird and bat populations, as wind turbines can pose collision risks. Landscape integration is also a factor, as the turbines are visible in the natural scenery. France's environmental regulations require impact assessments and mitigation measures for such projects.
Frequently asked questions
Saint-Sauveur-de-Ginestoux wind farm is located in the Lozère department of southern France, near the commune of Saint-Sauveur-de-Ginestoux.
The wind farm has a capacity of 6.68 MW, making it a small-scale onshore wind installation.
The facility uses onshore wind turbines typical for small-scale projects in France, though specific turbine models are not publicly listed.
France regulates wind farms under its national energy policy, which implements the EU Renewable Energy Directive. Projects require environmental impact assessments, permits, and comply with feed-in tariffs or auction schemes.
Environmental considerations include bird and bat collision risks, noise, visual impact, and land use. French law mandates mitigation measures such as curtailment during migration seasons and landscape integration.