Xambes is a 13.8 MW wind power plant in France, operational since its commissioning. Ranked #170 of 715 wind plants in France, it represents 0.02% of the country's total wind capacity of 9,123 MW. Nearby plants include Salles-de-Villefagnan (20.7 MW, Wind), La Tâche (16.304 MW, Wind), and La Faye (12 MW, Wind). The plant is located in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, approximately 60 km southeast of Angoulême.
16 years old
France, Europe
- 444. largest of 2,195 plants in France
- #21,924 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,664 of 5,731 Wind plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of France
16 years in operation
Wind fleet average: 14.4 years
EDF Renewables operates 127 plants totalling 1,844 MW
82 plants within 100 km, 13,793 MW combined
Source: Open Power System Data
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Xambes is a wind power plant producing approximately 36 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
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