France: EDF Renouvelables faces justice over the mortality of protected birds
The Montpellier criminal court must rule on the criminal liability of EDF Renouvelables and its subcontractors regarding the excessive mortality of protected birds at the Causse d’Aumelas wind farm, located in a Natura 2000 zone.
| Countries | France |
|---|---|
| Companies | EDF Renouvelables |
| Sector | Énergie Éolienne, Terrestre |
| Theme | Régulation & Gouvernance, Contentieux |
On the Causse d’Aumelas plateau, west of Montpellier, the 31 wind turbines that have been in operation for nearly twenty years are at the centre of an unprecedented legal case. EDF Renouvelables France and several operators of this wind farm stand accused of destroying protected species, particularly lesser kestrels and bats. The Montpellier criminal court is expected to deliver its verdict on Monday after an investigation revealed a significant number of collisions between these birds and the turbine blades.
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