France has a particularly virulent strain of anti-wind groups, no doubt in part due to its dependence on nuclear power. At the same time France has a long history of overcoming irrational opposition to new technology whether it was the coming of the railroad in the 19th century or the adoption of the TGV. For that reason, I've included some links to books and articles in French that discuss French attitudes toward wind energy.
Wind Turbine Noise: Rumors, Gossip, Lies, and Stories-- is a lovely little book--56 pages—I’ve had on the shelf for some time with the intent of reviewing it for its insights on the nature of...[more]
France Energie Eolienne (en Français) . . .
Portail de l'énergie en Région wallonne
fédération des énergies du vent (en Français) . . .
Ollivier is journalist living in southern France's Languedoc-Roussillion region, the country's premier wind resource area. As a journalist, Ollivier is all-too-familiar with the controversy...[more]
L'énergie éolienne, aujourd'hui viable sur le plan commercial, peut combler une partie importante des besoins énergétiques. . .[more]
Préparé par Paul Gipe et Nancy Nies le 11 mai 1995 Résumé Un aperçu sur l'exploitation de l'énergie éolienne en Amérique du Nord et en Europe: capacité installée, production, performance et...[more]
