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France

France is located in Western Europe, covers 551,500 km2 (212,935 mile2) of land surface, and has a population of 65 million people (UN data, 2021). France’s primary energy production is 1,561 terawatt-hours (TWh), and energy supply per capita is 43 MWh (UN data, 2021). Nuclear is the largest source of energy consumed, accounting for 35% of the national total (Our World in Data, 2023). France is home to 382 threatened species (UN data, 2021).

France is currently a member of Ocean Energy Systems, participating in OES-Environmental. France had 2 policy and 2 project highlights in the 2023 OES Annual Report.

France is currently a member of IEA Wind, participating in WREN. France had a total installed wind power capacity of 20.9 GW by the end of 2022, an increase of 1.88 GW from the year before (IEA-Wind 2022 Annual Report).
 

Marine and Wind Energy Environmental Documents

Tethys is a knowledge hub that contains documents on the environmental effects of wind and marine energy. The table below contains all of the documents in the Tethys Knowledge Base associated with France.

Total: 154

Title Author Date Content Type Technology Stressor Receptor
Dual-lidar profilers for measuring atmospheric turbulence Thiébaut, M., Luxcey, N. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind
Habitat and site age drive carcass persistence at wind energy facilities: Evidence from a large-scale analysis Ravache, A. , Huso, M., Barre, K. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind
Impact assessment of galvanic anode cathodic protection systems on the early life stages of the shrimp Palaemon elegans Dussauze, M., Safi, G., Copin, D. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Chemicals Invertebrates, Physical Environment, Water Quality
Recommendations for the chemical risk assessment of cathodic protection systems in the marine environment Dussauze, M., Caplat, C. Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Chemicals Physical Environment, Water Quality
Sediment grain size and bedform morphology and dynamics shape benthic community heterogeneity in submarine dune fields Chauvel, N., Dufresne, T., Le Bot, S. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Invertebrates, Physical Environment, Sediment Transport
Towards an ecosystem approach to a simulated floating wind farm combined with climate change in the Bay of Biscay (France) Le Marchand, M., Lasram, F., Araignous, E. Journal Article Wind Energy, Floating Offshore Wind Habitat Change Ecosystem Processes, Fish
Spatio-temporal evolution and engineering implications of biofouling communities on floating wind turbines mooring lines Dubois, A., Schoefs, F., Cognie, B. Journal Article Wind Energy, Floating Offshore Wind Attraction, Habitat Change Invertebrates
Underwater Noise from Drilling Activities During Offshore Wind Farm Construction Mathias, D., Richard, G., Retailleau, E. Conference Paper Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Noise
Investigating Interactions Between Fish and Offshore Wind Farms Using Acoustic Telemetry Couturier, L., Taormina, B., Labourgade, P. Conference Paper Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Attraction, Avoidance, Displacement, EMF, Habitat Change Fish, Invertebrates
Towards a better understanding of avian collision in wind energy facilities using automatic detection systems Gémard, C., Duriez, O., Chappe, O. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision Birds
Coastal Evolution Due To Climate Change And The Impact On Cables In The Landfall Zone Cadiou, O, Yates, K. Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Impacts of offshore wind farms in the English Channel on larval dispersal and connectivity of benthic species using numerical modeling Ajmi, S., Boutet, M., Bennis, A. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Attraction, Changes in Flow Ecosystem Processes, Invertebrates, Physical Environment, Sediment Transport, Water Quality
RISK4DRAPTORS: prédire les risques de collision des grands oiseaux avec les infrastructures aériennes Hemery, A., Duriez, O., Henry, P. Report Habitat Change Birds, Raptors
Bilan annuel 2024 des études environnementales sur le parc éolien en mer de Saint-Nazaire Parc éolien en mer de Saint-Nazaire Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Habitat Change, Noise Fish, Invertebrates, Marine Mammals, Physical Environment, Sediment Transport, Water Quality
The trans-european catchment area of common noctule bats killed by wind turbines in France Merlet, M., Soto, D., Arthur, L. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Bats
A modeling framework for biodiversity assessment in renewable energy development: A case study on European bats and wind turbines Froidevaux, J., Le Viol, I., Barre, K. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change Bats
SafeWave Deliverable 5.4 Guidance Document on a Risk Based, Adaptive Management Based Consenting Process for Wave Energy Projects in France and Ireland Verling, E., O'Hagan, A., Soulard, T. Report Marine Energy, Wave Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy, Social & Economic Data
Wind power and biodiversity France Energie Eolienne (France renouvelables) Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data, Stakeholder Engagement
Risk4DRaptors: Prédire les risques de collision des grands oiseaux avec les infrastructures aériennes Hemery, A. Thesis Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Avoidance Birds, Raptors
A deep learning model for detecting and classifying multiple marine mammal species from passive acoustic data Hamard, Q., Pham, M-T., Cazau, D. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Marine Mammals, Cetaceans
Short-term interactions of concrete, biofilm, and seawater in the submerged zone of marine environments for sustainable floating offshore wind turbines Margapuram, D., Salgues, M. , Lami, R. Journal Article Wind Energy, Floating Offshore Wind Invertebrates
Acoustic telemetry suggests the lesser spotted dogfish Scyliorhinus canicula stays and uses habitats within a French offshore wind farm Labourgade, P., Couturier, L., Bourjea, J. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Habitat Change Fish, Demersal Fish
Going digital: challenges in monitoring marine megafauna when comparing results from visual and digital aerial surveys Quéroué, M., Authier, M., Besnard, A. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Birds, Seabirds, Fish, Invertebrates, Marine Mammals, Cetaceans
Reconciling wind energy development with bird conservation: A comparative study of flight behaviour in raptors to understand and mitigate wind turbine collision risk Schaub, T. Thesis Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision Birds, Raptors
Context-dependent effects of wind turbines on bats in rural landscapes Sotillo, A., Le Viol, I., Barre, K. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Avoidance, Collision Bats
France Energies Marines Annual Report 2023 France Energies Marines Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Human Dimensions
Distribution of common pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) activity is altered by airflow disruption generated by wind turbines Leroux, C., Barre, K., Valet, N. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Attraction, Avoidance Bats
Modeling the impact of floating offshore wind turbines on marine food webs in the Gulf of Lion, France Adge, M., Lobry, J., Tessier, A. Journal Article Wind Energy, Floating Offshore Wind Habitat Change Fish, Demersal Fish, Pelagic Fish, Human Dimensions, Fisheries
Bilan annuel 2023 des études environnementales sur le parc éolien en mer de Saint-Nazaire Parc éolien en mer de Saint-Nazaire Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Habitat Change Bats, Ecosystem Processes, Fish, Invertebrates, Marine Mammals, Physical Environment, Water Quality, Human Dimensions, Fisheries
Impact of hydrodynamics on community structure and metabolic production of marine biofouling formed in a highly energetic estuary Portas, A., Carriot, N., Ortalo-Magne, A. Journal Article Attraction Invertebrates
Is it safe for honey bee colonies to locate apiaries near wind turbines? Fourrier, J., Fontaine, O., Peter, M. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Invertebrates
Marine spatial planning to solve increasing conflicts at sea: A framework for prioritizing offshore windfarms and marine protected areas Boussarie, G., Kopp, D., Lavialle, G. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Suivi écologique le long du fuseau: Suivi substrats rocheux et enrochements en 2021: Suivi substrats meubles en 2022 TBM Environnement Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Habitat Change Invertebrates, Physical Environment
Pile driving and drilling underwater sounds impact the metamorphosis dynamics of Pecten maximus (L., 1758) larvae Gigot, M, Olivier, F., Cervello, G. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Noise Invertebrates
Parc Éolien en Mer de Saint-Nazaire Banc de Guérande: Suivi halieutique en phase de construction Hacquebart, P., Couraud, L. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Displacement, Habitat Change Fish, Physical Environment
Socio-political acceptability of floating offshore wind farms in France: challenges and perspectives for marine governance towards sustainability Fofack-Garcia, R., Mazé, C., Safi, G. Journal Article Wind Energy, Floating Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy, Social & Economic Data
In the shadow of nuclear dependency: Competing pathways and the social acceptance of offshore wind energy in France Desvallées, L., de Sartre, X. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Stakeholder Engagement
An integrated conceptual model to characterize the effects of offshore wind farms on ecosystem services Baulaz, Y., Mouchet, M., Niquil, N. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Collision, Displacement, Habitat Change Ecosystem Processes, Fish, Invertebrates, Marine Mammals, Physical Environment, Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
An ecosystem-wide approach for assessing the spatialized cumulative effects of local and global changes on coastal ecosystem functioning Noguès, Q., Bourdaud, P., Araignous, E. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Ecosystem Processes, Fish
Interdisciplinary analysis of wind energy - a focus on France Kinani, K., Meunier, S., Vido, L. Journal Article Wind Energy Collision, Displacement, Habitat Change, Noise Physical Environment, Sediment Transport, Human Dimensions, Fisheries, Social & Economic Data, Visual Impacts

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