Q ENERGY and Velto Renewables, together with numerous local representatives, yesterday inaugurated a new wind farm in the French Haute-Marne region. This project is a direct extension of the Haut Chemin wind farm, which was developed and built by Q ENERGY back in 2014.
The commissioning of the seven new turbines at the Haut-Chemin 2 wind farm, located in the municipality of Biesles, will increase the site's capacity by 26 MW, in addition to the 20 MW already in service since 2014. This extension will provide green electricity to nearly 29,500 additional people, while avoiding the emission of approximately 27,000 tonnes of CO₂ each year.
Following the inauguration last spring of Îlots Blandin in Perthes, Europe's largest floating solar farm, Q ENERGY has reached a new milestone in Haute-Marne with the inauguration of the Haut-Chemin 2 wind farm. It is not only its seventh wind farm, but the company has now installed nearly 300 MW of renewable capacity in the region. The projects inaugurated in this region by Q ENERGY over the past 15 years now provide green electricity to more than 250,000 people each year.
The culmination of 10 years of collaboration with the region
Launched in 2015, the project received the final permit in 2023. The construction phase, however, proceeded much more quickly: barely a year passed between the start of construction and the completion of the facility.
“The inauguration of the Haut-Chemin 2 wind farm marks the culmination of ten years of collaboration with local stakeholders who are firmly committed to an energy transition project that contributes to economic and regional development. This project would undoubtedly not have seen the light of day without the perseverance of local elected officials and constructive cooperation with the planning authorities. We are very grateful for this support and proud of the great trust that has been placed in us to give green energy a further boost in the Haut-Marne region”, says Alice Fournier, Team Lead for wind development.
Fourth joint project between Q ENERGY and Velto Renewables
Haut Chemin 2 is already the fourth green power plant that Velto Renewables and Q ENERGY have jointly commissioned. It is part of a larger portfolio being transferred from Q ENERGY to Velto. Last spring, the two companies agreed on a long-term partnership that already provides a framework for further project sales.
As a long-term investor, Velto Renewables is proud to become a co-owner of the Haut Chemin 2 wind farm. “This project fully embodies our commitment to supporting territories in their energy transition. We are delighted to establish a long-term presence in Haute-Marne alongside local stakeholders, operating this farm for decades to come, actively contributing to the decarbonisation of the French economy, and strengthening Biesles’ identity as an exemplary renewable energy territory” says Lionel Daras, Portfolio Manager France at Velto.
“Today marks the commissioning of our first wind project in France, a key milestone that confirms our ambition to become a local clean energy producer in the country and a leading wind player in Europe” adds Lucas de Haro, CEO of Velto.
About Q ENERGY
Q ENERGY is Europe's provider of holistic solutions for green power plants. The company is active along the entire value chain of renewable energy projects - from solar parks, onshore and offshore wind projects to energy storage solutions and hybrid power plants. Nearly 600 employees in the Berlin headquarters and further international offices are currently driving a development pipeline of 8.5 GW across Europe. Building on more than 25 years of experience and +2.5 GW completed renewable energy assets, Q ENERGY is currently active in Spain, Portugal, France, and Germany as well as in Italy. Together with its independent sister company Hanwha Qcells, Q ENERGY forms the energy division of its mother company and top-tier Korean enterprise Hanwha Solutions Corporation.
About Velto Renewables
Velto Renewables is a renewable energy independent power producer with a long-term asset ownership strategy. Established in 2020 and backed by the global investment group La Caisse, Velto Renewables is committed to contributing to the decarbonization of the global economy and the European energy transition by investing in and developing an international and multi-technology portfolio of renewable energy projects. Velto currently owns more than 280 MW of operating and under construction solar PV and wind projects in Spain and France, manages a 25% investment in a 630 MW offshore wind farm in the United Kingdom, develops 1+GW of greenfield projects in Iberia, and is seeking to grow its portfolio by becoming a local player in the countries and regions where it invests. For more information, visit veltorenewables.com.
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