Wind farm development

Zelya Energy supports wind farm projects across the full development cycle, bringing together technical, regulatory, and financial expertise.

Support in defining your project

• Site selection with strong wind potential, anticipating easements and regulatory risks;
• Production estimates and technical/economic feasibility studies;
• Assessment of grid connection costs;
• Support in presenting projects to investors and structuring financing for the development phase.

Assistance with administrative procedures

Our regulatory specialists provide support in:

• Identifying key local stakeholders (local authorities, prefectures, state services, grid operators, etc.);
• Preparing and reviewing administrative files: building permits, ICPE procedure, grid connection, emphyteutic lease agreements, purchase obligation certificates;
• Managing relationships with stakeholders: environmental experts, surveyors, notaries, contractors, operators, and power companies;
• Full support in securing the authorizations required for development and construction.

Technical and financial optimization

• Preparation of PTF (Technical and Financial Plans) and tailored financing strategies;
• Optimization of grid connection solutions and reduction of development costs;
• Project management support, coordinating technical, financial, and regulatory aspects across the value chain.

Services for local authorities

Zelya Energy also assists local authorities in designing and implementing wind energy development strategies:

• Promoting wind power development at the inter-municipal level;
• Identifying and selecting developer partners;
• Defining strategies that integrate tax and economic impacts;
• Establishing citizen participation mechanisms to enhance local acceptance of projects.

Recognized experience

Zelya Energy has contributed to the structuring and development of wind projects representing several hundred MW in France and across Europe, and regularly advises producers, investors, and local authorities.