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Riols is a 3.6 MW wind power plant in France, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #671 of 715 wind plants in France, Riols contributes 0.01% of the country's total wind capacity of 9,123 MW. Nearby plants include Montahut (99 MW, Hydro), Murat-sur-Vèbre (59.1 MW, Wind), and Cambon-et-Salvergues (29.9 MW, Wind). The facility is located in the Occitanie region, approximately 50 km from Toulouse.

Capacity
3.6 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Location
43.5016°, 2.7979°

France, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 1,450. largest of 2,195 plants in France
  • #31,368 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #4,988 of 5,731 Wind plants worldwide
Regional density

186 plants within 100 km, 2,633 MW combined

Nearest plant: Fraisse-sur-Agout (10.1 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 43.501600, 2.797900
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Riols is a wind power plant producing approximately 9 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.

Lifecycle emissions: ~11 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Wind
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
France
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

FranceEnergy Profile

2,195
Total Plants
192.2 GW
Total Capacity
NuclearHydroWindCoal
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