Initiated in 2001, the project was built in late 2009 and is now operated by Eolfi. The park is co-owned by more than 9,000 people who invested in investment funds (FIP and RPF) dedicated to new energy in Champagne-Ardenne.
Located in Eastern of France since 2005, Eolfi is now a major player in France, with 23 parks in operation or under construction with a total capacity of 330 MW. Alain Delsupexhe, CEO of Eolfi said: "We are very proud of the achievement of park-by-Charmont Barbuise. The 1000 MW of installed capacity in this region and represent nearly a quarter of French wind capacity covering the needs of one million people, including heat.
The 12 machines from German manufacturer REpower MM92, each with an output of 2 MW, are emerging at 80 meters high and produce 70 GWh per year with an average wind speed of 6.9 m / s, about 25 km / h at hub height. Park-by-Charmont Barbuise contributes to France's commitments to increase the share of renewables to 23% in the national production of electricity by 2020.
Such success would not have happened without close collaboration with elected officials and the local population of the town-by-Charmont Barbuise.