Overview
Togny-aux-Boeufs is an operational onshore wind farm in France with a capacity of 22 MW, contributing to the country's renewable energy transition under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Togny-aux-Boeufs is an onshore wind farm located in the Marne department of France. With a capacity of 22 MW, it is a medium-scale wind facility that supports France's goal of increasing renewable energy generation. The plant is operational and feeds electricity into the national grid. 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, making projects like Togny-aux-Boeufs viable. The 22 MW capacity places it in the mid-range for onshore wind farms in the region. Environmentally, the wind farm contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel generation. Its location in the agricultural landscape of the Grand Est region minimizes land-use conflict, though wind farms in France must address visual impact and bird/bat protection measures. The facility plays a role in diversifying France's energy mix and meeting regional renewable portfolio standards.
Environmental context
The Togny-aux-Boeufs wind farm is situated in the Grand Est region, an area with significant agricultural land and moderate wind resources. Onshore wind farms in France are subject to environmental impact assessments that address visual landscape integration, noise, and wildlife protection, particularly for birds and bats. The facility's operation displaces carbon-intensive electricity generation, supporting France's climate targets under the Paris Agreement.
Frequently asked questions
The Togny-aux-Boeufs wind farm is located in the Marne department of the Grand Est region in France.
The Togny-aux-Boeufs wind farm has a capacity of 22 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale onshore wind installation.
Wind farms in France operate under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which mandates a 42.5% renewable energy share by 2030, and national feed-in tariffs that guarantee grid access and pricing for renewable electricity.
By generating 22 MW of clean electricity, the wind farm helps France reduce reliance on fossil fuels and meet its renewable energy targets under the EU directive.
Onshore wind farms in France must undergo environmental impact assessments focusing on visual impact, noise, and wildlife protection, particularly for birds and bats. Mitigation measures are often required.