Overview
Woelfling-lès-Sarreguemines is an operational onshore wind farm in France with a capacity of 10 MW. It contributes to the country's renewable energy goals under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Woelfling-lès-Sarreguemines is an onshore wind farm located in the Grand Est region of France, near the German border. With a capacity of 10 MW, it is a small-to-medium scale facility within the French wind energy sector. The plant is operational and generates electricity from wind power. The facility operates under France's national framework for renewable energy, 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 this one to contribute to the national energy mix. This wind farm plays a role in reducing carbon emissions and diversifying the local energy supply. Its location in a rural area minimizes land-use conflicts, and it supports France's transition toward a low-carbon economy. The facility's output feeds into the regional grid, serving nearby communities.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in a rural landscape in the Grand Est region, characterized by agricultural fields and low hills. Onshore wind turbines can have visual impacts on the scenery and may affect local bird and bat populations. However, proper siting and mitigation measures help reduce these effects. The facility contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supports France's renewable energy targets.
Frequently asked questions
The wind farm is located near Woelfling-lès-Sarreguemines in the Grand Est region of France, close to the German border.
The facility has a capacity of 10 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale onshore wind farm.
The operator information is not publicly listed in this dataset. Typically, wind farms in France are operated by energy companies or independent power producers.
France supports wind energy through feed-in tariffs, grid connection guarantees, and its national energy strategy aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which targets 42.5% renewable energy by 2030.
By generating clean electricity from wind, the facility helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels and supports France's commitment to increasing renewable energy capacity under the EU directive.