Europe | June 25, 2025

RWE inaugurates its first wind farm in Brittany, France

RWE has officially inaugurated the Beg Ar C’Hra wind farm, located in the municipalities of Plounévez-Moëdec and Plounérin, in Brittany, France.

 

RWE inaugurates its first wind farm in Brittany, France

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France, Brittany: RWE has officially inaugurated the Beg Ar C’Hra wind farm, located in the municipalities of Plounévez-Moëdec and Plounérin, in Brittany, France. The project was co-developed in partnership with the Lannion-Trégor semi-public company (SEM). The collaboration led to the granting of the environmental permit in 2022 without appeal.

Construction of the wind farm began in the fall of 2023, with successful commissioning in November 2024. The wind farm comprises four Nordex N117 turbines, with a combined installed capacity of 14.7 MW, enough to meet the annual electricity needs, including heating, of roughly 7000 households.

Katja Wünschel, CEO RWE Renewables Europe & Australia, said: “With the inauguration of the Beg Ar C’Hra wind farm, RWE reaches a milestone in its activities in Brittany and demonstrates its ability to deliver complex projects through a collaborative approach. This wind farm embodies our commitment to promoting an inclusive energy transition, integrated into its local environment and developed in partnership with local stakeholders.”

The wind farm was developed in close cooperation with local partners. RWE has been collaborating with various experts to assess the potential environmental impact of the turbines. Several measures were implemented, including the planting of hedgerows, the creation of a pond to support amphibian habitats, and the development of wintering areas for reptiles. Also, in the municipality of Plounévez-Moëdec, a project to bury overhead power lines has also been carried out. This will be completed in Plounérin in the coming weeks.

Source: RWE