Overview
Aigaliers is a 10.9 MW solar PV facility located in France. Operational and contributing to the country's renewable energy capacity.
Aigaliers is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in France, with a capacity of 10.9 megawatts (MW). The facility is operational and adds to France's growing portfolio of solar energy generation. As a medium-scale solar installation, it supports the country's transition toward cleaner energy sources. The plant operates under France's regulatory framework for renewable energy, which aligns with the European Union's Renewable Energy Directive III, targeting a 42.5% renewable share by 2030. France supports solar PV through feed-in tariffs and grid connection mechanisms, encouraging distributed generation. The 10.9 MW capacity places Aigaliers in the medium-scale category for solar farms in the region. Solar PV facilities like Aigaliers contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and diversifying the energy mix. The plant's location in southern France benefits from high solar irradiance, optimizing energy production. By generating clean electricity, it helps meet local and national renewable energy goals while supporting grid stability.
Environmental context
Solar PV installations like Aigaliers have a low environmental footprint during operation, with no emissions or water use. However, land use and visual impact are considerations. In France, solar farms are often sited on degraded or agricultural land to minimize conflicts. The region's sunny climate supports efficient energy generation, contributing to carbon reduction targets.
Frequently asked questions
The Aigaliers solar PV plant is located in France, with coordinates approximately 44.0680 N, 4.3070 E.
The Aigaliers solar plant has a capacity of 10.9 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
The Aigaliers plant uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to convert sunlight into electricity.
France supports solar energy through feed-in tariffs, grid connection guarantees, and national targets aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which aims for 42.5% renewable energy by 2030.
Solar PV plants have low operational emissions and water use, but land use and visual impacts are considered. They help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support clean energy transitions.