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Q ENERGY has announced the start of construction on two major onshore wind projects in the French Occitanie region, marking a significant addition of 41 MW to the country’s renewable energy portfolio. Both projects are located in the municipality of Cuxac-Cabardès, where the company has maintained a long-standing presence.
The first project involves the repowering of the original Cuxac wind farm, initially developed by Q ENERGY in 2006 and now nearing the end of its operational life. The existing turbines are currently being dismantled, with work having begun at the end of summer. The repowered site will feature six new 150-metre turbines, boosting the farm’s capacity from 12 MW to 25 MW.
Simultaneously, Q ENERGY is developing an additional new wind farm in the same municipality, comprising four turbines with a combined capacity of 16 MW. All ten turbines across both projects are scheduled to be commissioned in 2027. Once operational, the facilities are expected to generate enough clean electricity to power more than 45,000 people annually.
Jean-Paul Pin, Regional Wind Development Manager at Q ENERGY France, highlighted the significance of the dual project:
“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.”
The Cuxac projects reinforce Q ENERGY’s growing repowering portfolio, with over 1 GW currently under development, positioning the company among France’s leading wind repowering specialists.
