VSB has completed commissioning of the Eoliennes de Fadoumal wind farm in Arzenc-de-Randon, the company said, marking the addition of a new high-altitude project to France’s renewable power fleet.
The site consists of six Enercon E82 turbines, which the developer said will supply electricity to more than 13,000 residents and help avoid 8,400 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually.
VSB Group Chief Executive Dr. Felix Grolman said the project reflects the company’s capabilities in delivering complex installations. “The commissioning of the Eoliennes de Fadoumal Wind Farm is an impressive demonstration of how well VSB France is positioned to deliver complex projects,” he said. He added that the group remains committed to “investing in innovative and environmentally compatible projects.”
The company said the new facility increases its presence in the Occitanie region to more than 50 MW of operational capacity for its own portfolio and for third parties.
Maël Lagarde, managing director of VSB France, noted the difficulties of building at altitude. “Building at this altitude is always a challenge,” he said, adding that “thanks to state-of-the-art technology, we can minimise the impact on birdlife while contributing to a sustainable, decarbonised energy future.”
The wind farm sits at 1,420 metres, requiring construction in cold and snowy conditions, according to the company. All turbines are equipped with BIOSECO’s avifauna detection system, which identifies birds in real time and triggers optical deterrence or temporary shutdowns when necessary.
Bernard Tribillac, construction project manager at VSB France, said the system allows flexible turbine operation. “The SDA system allows the operation of the wind turbines to be flexibly adapted to bird activity,” he said.
