Overview
Aurel is a 1.38 MW solar PV facility located in France. It is operational and contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Aurel is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in France, with a capacity of 1.38 MW. This scale places it in the small-to-medium range for solar installations in the country, typical of distributed or community-scale projects. The facility is operational and contributes to France's renewable energy generation mix. France's solar PV sector operates under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), which sets a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030. The country supports solar deployment through feed-in tariffs and competitive tenders, with a focus on integrating solar into the grid. Aurel, as a small-scale plant, benefits from these regulatory frameworks that encourage distributed generation. Environmentally, solar PV facilities like Aurel have a low operational carbon footprint and help reduce reliance on fossil fuels. The plant's location in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region benefits from high solar irradiance, supporting efficient energy generation. Its contribution to local renewable energy capacity aids France's transition to a low-carbon energy system.
Environmental context
Solar PV facilities in France, such as Aurel, are typically installed on ground-mounted or rooftop arrays, minimizing land-use conflicts. The Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region enjoys high solar irradiance, making it suitable for solar energy generation. Environmental considerations include visual impact and land use, but small-scale installations like Aurel often have limited ecological footprint. The facility supports France's goals under the EU Renewable Energy Directive to increase renewable energy share and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Frequently asked questions
The Aurel solar PV facility is located in France, with coordinates 44.1381 N, 5.3972 E, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.
The Aurel solar plant has a capacity of 1.38 MW, making it a small-to-medium scale solar PV installation.
Aurel uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology, which converts sunlight directly into electricity.
The EU Renewable Energy Directive III sets a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030, driving support for solar PV through feed-in tariffs and grid integration policies, benefiting plants like Aurel.
Small solar PV facilities like Aurel have low operational emissions and minimal land-use impact. They contribute to reducing fossil fuel dependence and support France's climate goals under the EU directive.