Overview
FW Skurpie is a 44 MW onshore wind farm in Poland, operated by Polenergia. The facility contributes to Poland's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
FW Skurpie is an operational onshore wind farm located in Poland, developed and owned by Polenergia, a key player in the country's renewable energy sector. With a capacity of 44 MW, the facility represents a medium-scale wind installation within Poland's growing wind energy portfolio. The wind farm operates under Poland's renewable energy framework, which aligns with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413) targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Poland has been expanding its onshore wind capacity through support mechanisms such as auctions and feed-in tariffs, with FW Skurpie benefiting from these policies. Environmentally, FW Skurpie contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity generation. As with all wind farms, it involves considerations such as visual impact on the landscape and potential effects on local bird and bat populations, which are managed through site selection and operational mitigation measures.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in a rural area of Poland, where agricultural land use dominates. Onshore wind developments like FW Skurpie require careful planning to minimize visual and noise impacts on nearby communities. Additionally, the facility's operation involves monitoring and mitigation of potential bird and bat collisions, a standard practice for wind energy projects in the region.
Frequently asked questions
FW Skurpie is located in Poland, with coordinates approximately 53.28° N, 20.10° E.
FW Skurpie has a capacity of 44 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale onshore wind farm.
FW Skurpie is owned and operated by Polenergia, a Polish renewable energy company.
Poland's wind energy sector operates under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030, and national support mechanisms like auctions and feed-in tariffs.
Onshore wind farms in Poland must address visual and noise impacts, as well as potential effects on bird and bat populations, through environmental impact assessments and mitigation measures.