Overview
Trébry is an operational onshore wind farm in France with a capacity of 9 MW, contributing to the country's renewable energy targets under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Trébry is an onshore wind farm located in France, operating with a capacity of 9 MW. As a medium-scale wind facility, it plays a role in diversifying France's energy mix and supporting national renewable energy goals. 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 projects like Trébry to integrate into the national grid. Environmentally, onshore wind farms like Trébry contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel generation. The facility's location in the Brittany region benefits from consistent wind patterns, though local considerations include visual impact and bird/bat interactions, which are managed through siting and operational protocols.
Environmental context
The Trébry wind farm is situated in the Brittany region of France, an area with favorable wind resources for renewable energy generation. Onshore wind projects in this region must address visual impacts on the landscape and potential effects on local bird and bat populations. Mitigation measures such as careful turbine placement and curtailment during migration periods are commonly employed to minimize ecological disruption.
Frequently asked questions
The Trébry wind farm is located in France, in the Brittany region, at coordinates 48.3456 N, -2.5575 W.
The Trébry wind farm has a capacity of 9 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale onshore wind installation.
Trébry generates electricity from wind energy using onshore wind turbines.
Trébry contributes to France's commitment under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which aims for 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. France supports wind power through feed-in tariffs and grid access policies.
Onshore wind farms can have visual impacts on landscapes and may affect bird and bat populations. Operators typically implement mitigation measures such as turbine siting and operational curtailment to reduce these effects.