Onshore wind farms

A. Wind turbines are designed to last 20 to 25 years. Beyond that, the components are recycled in specific sectors. Did you know that more than 90% of the weight of the wind turbine was completely recyclable?

VS . A wind turbine produces electricity between 10km/h (minimum wind speed) and 90km/h. Beyond that, the wind turbine stops for safety reasons.

Actually ! As soon as the wind picks up, the wind turbines automatically face the wind thanks to the weather vane and anemometer located on the nacelle.

B. First you must choose the location which must be in a windy region and where the technical conditions allow the installation of wind turbines. Then there are issues of biodiversity and compatibility with human activities. Numerous studies were then carried out during these years. Finally, a broad consultation is organized in order to integrate all the issues of the future site throughout the project.

Actually ! A wind turbine produces electricity more than 80% of the time but the power delivered depends on the strength of the wind.

C. In France, a wind turbine cannot be installed less than 500m from a home.

B. False! Only 3%. Alternatives have already been developed by certain manufacturers to reduce their use.

B. A wind farm of 10 wind turbines (20MW) produces the equivalent of the annual electricity consumption of 27,000 inhabitants!

C. Nearly 30,000 direct and indirect jobs (FTEs) are mobilized in the wind power sector in France.