Belgium approves Saint-Maur wind farm repowering, tripling output

Belgian authorities granted final approval to repower the Saint-Maur wind farm near Tournai, replacing seven 2.3 MW turbines with five 7.2 MW units and extending the site, boosting total capacity from ten to eight turbines but tripling electricity production. The project will supply about 27,000 households annually, reflecting a broader trend of wind repowering in Europe. Uncertainty remains on construction timeline and grid connection.