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Q ENERGY starts its next repowering project and adds 41 MW of onshore wind power in France

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Q ENERGY starts its next repowering project and adds 41 MW of onshore wind power in France image

Q ENERGY today announced the construction work on two onshore wind projects in the French Occitanie region. Both projects are located in the municipality of Cuxac-Cabardès, where Q ENERGY already has a long history.

The first project will repower the old Cuxac wind farm, which was developed by Q ENERGY in 2006 and has now reached the end of its commercial life. Six new, 150-metre-tall turbines that are significantly more efficient will be installed at the same site, increasing capacity from 12 MW to 25 MW. Work on dismantling the old turbines started at the end of the summer.

In parallel with the repowering of the existing wind farm, Q ENERGY is adding four additional wind turbines of a similar size with a total capacity of 16 MW in the same municipality. All turbines are scheduled for commissioning in 2027. The ten facilities will produce enough electricity to supply over 45,000 people each year.

"Working simultaneously on repowering and expanding a wind farm is undoubtedly the greatest sign of confidence that a region can show us. It demonstrates genuine mutual understanding and recognition of our careful consideration of the region. With more than 25 years of experience, consultation, and local exchanges, we have built a solid foundation in the Aude department and, more broadly, in Occitanie," says Jean-Paul Pin, Regional Wind Development Manager at Q ENERGY France.

For Q ENERGY, the Cuxac project marks another step in the realisation of its steadily growing repowering pipeline. With more than 1 GW currently in development, the company is one of the pioneers and leading repowering experts in France.

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.

Press Contact

Carmen LEPADATU 
Q ENERGY France
+33 7 72 24 97 59 
carmen.lepadatu@qenergy.eu 

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