WindStrom Claims €44M from a Village and Landowners in Charente-Maritime
German wind developer WindStrom is suing the municipality of Puyrolland and around fifty landowners. The company is demanding €44 million in damages after the blocking of a seven-turbine project approved in 2019.
| Countries | France |
|---|---|
| Sector | Énergie Éolienne |
| Theme | Risques & Événements |
The French subsidiary of German group WindStrom, which claims over 470 turbines installed across Europe, has filed a lawsuit with the Saintes court to obtain easement rights or compensation. The Chênaies Hautes wind farm, approved by prefectural decree on October 18, 2019, was to be built across three municipalities near La Rochelle, including Puyrolland. This municipality of 200 residents refuses to grant the road permits required to transport the seven turbines, which stand 180 meters tall at blade tip. A procedural hearing was held Wednesday, without addressing the merits of the case.
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