Overview
Basse-Terre is a 1.26 MW solar PV facility located in Basse-Terre, France. The plant is operational and contributes to the region's renewable energy capacity.
Basse-Terre is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in Basse-Terre, France. With a capacity of 1.26 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation that supports local renewable energy generation. The facility is currently operational and plays a role in diversifying the energy mix of the region. 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 1.26 MW capacity places Basse-Terre in the small-scale category, typical for rooftop or ground-mounted community projects. Environmentally, solar PV offers low-carbon electricity with minimal operational emissions. The facility's location in Basse-Terre, a coastal area, benefits from good solar irradiance. While solar farms can have land-use impacts, small-scale installations like this often integrate into existing urban or agricultural landscapes, reducing ecological disruption. The plant contributes to France's renewable energy targets and local energy resilience.
Environmental context
Basse-Terre is located in a tropical climate with high solar irradiance, making it suitable for solar PV generation. The facility's small footprint minimizes land-use conflicts, and solar energy produces no direct emissions during operation. However, solar installations can affect local ecosystems through land conversion; careful siting helps mitigate such impacts. The plant supports France's transition to low-carbon energy.
Frequently asked questions
The Basse-Terre solar PV plant is located in Basse-Terre, France, with coordinates 16.000400, -61.728800.
The Basse-Terre solar PV facility has a capacity of 1.26 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale solar installation.
Basse-Terre uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology, which converts sunlight directly into electricity.
France aims to reach 42.5% renewable energy by 2030 under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III. Small-scale solar plants like Basse-Terre contribute to this target through distributed generation and feed-in tariffs.
Solar PV plants produce electricity with zero direct emissions, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. They also have low water usage and can be installed on degraded land, minimizing ecological impact.