Wind energy

Onshore and offshore wind energy are technologies that generate renewable electricity by harnessing the power of the wind. Wind turbines are composed of a mast with a nacelle at the top, connected to a rotor with three blades that spin when facing the wind.

Any wind turbine taller than 50 metres falls under the category of 'classified installations for environmental protection' (ICEP) and is subject to strict regulations to ensure the protection of nearby biodiversity and human activities. Thus, numerous challenges must be addressed and several authorisations obtained to construct a wind farm.