German energy company RWE has officially launched its first wind power facility in Brittany, marking a new step in the company’s renewable energy expansion in France.
The Beg Ar C’Hra wind farm, located across the municipalities of Plounévez-Moëdec and Plounérin, was developed in cooperation with the semi-public local firm Lannion-Trégor. The partnership helped secure an environmental permit in 2022, which proceeded without legal challenges.
Construction of the site began in autumn 2023, with the wind farm becoming operational by November 2024. The facility includes four Nordex N117 turbines, offering a total installed capacity of 14.7 megawatts — sufficient to supply electricity, including heating, to around 7,000 households annually.
“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,” said Katja Wünschel, RWE’s CEO for renewables in Europe and Australia.
The project involved coordination with environmental experts from early planning stages. Measures implemented during development include planting hedgerows and creating a pond to support amphibian habitats, aimed at integrating the project with its surrounding ecosystem.
RWE stated that the initiative reflects its broader strategy of advancing renewable infrastructure while engaging local stakeholders throughout the development process.
