Innergex Announces the Full Commissioning of the La Cense Wind Farm in the Oise Region of France

Executive Summary

• Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. announced the full commissioning of the 13.2 MW La Cense wind farm in Oise, France.
• The project will generate ~33,000 MWh annually, avoiding an estimated 1,425 t of CO₂ emissions and is secured by a 20‑year power purchase agreement.
• Financing included €2.6 million raised from local community bonds at 7.25% interest, complementing bank financing and supporting local economic participation.

Key Details

• Facility: La Cense wind farm, Saint‑André‑Farivillers, Oise, France.
• Capacity: Four Nordex N117 turbines × 3.3 MW = 13.2 MW installed capacity.
• Annual Production: Approximately 33,000 MWh of clean electricity.
• CO₂ Avoidance: Estimated 1,425 tonnes per year.
• Construction Timeline: Began February 2025; full commissioning achieved April 2 2026.
• Financing Structure:
• Community investment campaign (late 2025) raised >€2.6 million via bonds at 7.25% interest.
• Additional bank financing previously secured (amount not disclosed).
• Revenue Visibility: Covered by a 20‑year power purchase agreement (PPA).
• Strategic Fit: Enhances Innergex’s footprint in the Hauts‑de‑France region and creates synergies with nearby assets, notably the Bois des Cholletz wind farm.
• Local Impact: Utilized local contractors for civil works; community bond program fosters resident participation and economic benefits.

Notable Quotes

• “The La Cense wind farm is fully aligned with Innergex's development strategy in France… strengthens our footprint in the Hauts‑de‑France region.” – Jean Trudel, President & CEO, Innergex.
• “We are particularly proud of the success of the community investment initiative for the La Cense project…” – Guillaume Jumel, VP & Managing Director – France, Innergex.
• “It is extremely rewarding to see this project… come to life, with turbines now up and running.” – Youssef El Hayani‑Taïb, Head of Wind Development, EOLFI.