Overview
Vatan is an operational onshore wind farm in France with a capacity of 18 MW. It contributes to the country's renewable energy goals under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Vatan is an onshore wind farm located in France, with a capacity of 18 MW. The facility is operational and generates electricity from wind power, supporting France's transition to renewable energy. As a medium-scale wind farm, it plays a role in the regional energy mix. 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 grid connection guarantees, encouraging projects like Vatan to contribute to national capacity. Environmentally, onshore wind farms like Vatan help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel generation. However, they can have local impacts such as visual landscape changes and potential effects on bird and bat populations. The facility's grid integration is managed to ensure stable power supply.
Environmental context
Onshore wind farms in France are typically sited in rural or agricultural areas, where wind resources are favorable. The environmental context includes considerations of visual impact on the landscape and potential interactions with local wildlife, particularly birds and bats. Proper siting and mitigation measures are employed to minimize these effects, while the clean energy generated supports climate goals.
Frequently asked questions
The Vatan wind farm is located in France, at coordinates 47.0539 N, 1.8255 E.
The Vatan wind farm has a capacity of 18 megawatts (MW).
Yes, the Vatan wind farm is currently operational.
France supports wind energy through feed-in tariffs and grid connection guarantees, in line with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III which targets 42.5% renewable energy by 2030.
Onshore wind farms can have visual impacts on landscapes and may affect bird and bat populations. Mitigation measures such as careful siting and monitoring are typically employed.