Sourdeval-les-Bois Onshore Wind Farm | France Renewable Energy Facility

Sourdeval-les-Bois is an onshore wind farm located in France, operating with a capacity of 2 MW. As a small-scale wind facility, it plays a role in the local energy mix, supporting France's transition to renewable energy sources. The plant is part of the broader European effort to increase renewable energy capacity. The facility operates under France's implementation of the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), which sets a target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. France supports wind energy through feed-in tariffs and grid connection guarantees, encouraging small to medium-scale projects like Sourdeval-les-Bois. The 2 MW capacity places it in the small-scale category for onshore wind, typical for rural installations. Environmentally, the wind farm contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. Its location in the Normandy region benefits from consistent wind patterns, though local considerations include visual impact and potential effects on bird populations. The facility supports France's goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.

The wind farm is situated in the Normandy region of France, an area with moderate wind resources suitable for onshore wind energy. The local environment includes agricultural land and rural settlements, where wind turbines can have visual and noise impacts. Bird and bat collisions are a consideration for wind farms in such areas, though mitigation measures like curtailment during migration periods are often employed. The facility's small scale minimizes land-use conflicts.