Overview
Farma Wiatrowa Margonin is an operational onshore wind farm in Poland with a capacity of 120 MW, contributing to the country's renewable energy transition under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Farma Wiatrowa Margonin is an operational onshore wind farm located in Poland, with a capacity of 120 MW. This facility is part of Poland's growing wind energy sector, which plays a key role in the country's shift towards renewable energy sources. The wind farm is situated in the Greater Poland region, an area with favorable wind conditions for energy generation. The facility operates under Poland's regulatory framework aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), which sets a target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Poland has implemented support mechanisms such as auctions and feed-in tariffs to promote wind energy development. The 120 MW capacity places Farma Wiatrowa Margonin in the medium-to-large scale category for onshore wind farms in Europe. Environmentally, the wind farm contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supports Poland's energy diversification. Onshore wind farms like this one are typically sited in rural or agricultural areas, minimizing land-use conflicts. The facility's operation helps Poland meet its renewable energy obligations and provides clean electricity to the grid, supporting local energy needs.
Environmental context
Onshore wind farms in Poland are typically located in open agricultural or rural landscapes, where wind resources are abundant. These installations can have visual impacts on the landscape and may affect local bird and bat populations, though careful siting and mitigation measures are often employed. The environmental benefits include significant reductions in carbon emissions and air pollutants compared to fossil fuel-based generation.
Frequently asked questions
Farma Wiatrowa Margonin is located in Poland, specifically in the Greater Poland region near the town of Margonin. Its coordinates are approximately 52.96° N, 17.16° E.
The wind farm has a capacity of 120 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large scale onshore wind installation in Poland.
It generates electricity from wind energy using onshore wind turbines, converting kinetic wind energy into electrical power for the grid.
The wind farm contributes to Poland's goal of achieving 42.5% renewable energy by 2030 under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, helping reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Onshore wind farms like Farma Wiatrowa Margonin are subject to environmental impact assessments addressing visual landscape effects, bird and bat collisions, and noise. Mitigation measures are typically implemented to minimize ecological impacts.