Overview
Beaumont-de-Lomagne is a 2.34 MW solar PV plant in France, operational and contributing to the country's renewable energy targets under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III.
Beaumont-de-Lomagne is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in the commune of Beaumont-de-Lomagne, France. With a capacity of 2.34 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation that feeds into the local grid. The plant is operational and plays a role in France's transition to renewable energy. The facility operates under France's regulatory framework, which aligns with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. France supports solar PV through feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies, encouraging distributed generation. The plant's capacity is typical for small-to-medium solar projects in the region. Solar PV plants like Beaumont-de-Lomagne contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and diversifying the energy mix. They have minimal land-use impact compared to larger installations and support local energy independence. The facility's location in southwestern France benefits from favorable solar irradiation, enhancing its efficiency and environmental benefits.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Occitanie region of southwestern France, an area with moderate solar irradiation suitable for photovoltaic generation. Solar PV installations have low visual impact and do not produce emissions during operation. They contribute to reducing reliance on fossil fuels and support France's climate goals under the Paris Agreement. The facility's small scale minimizes land-use conflicts and ecological disruption.
Frequently asked questions
The Beaumont-de-Lomagne solar PV plant is located in the commune of Beaumont-de-Lomagne, in the Occitanie region of southwestern France.
The Beaumont-de-Lomagne solar plant has a capacity of 2.34 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic installation.
Beaumont-de-Lomagne uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology, which converts sunlight directly into electricity.
The plant operates under France's implementation of the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030. France supports solar PV through feed-in tariffs and grid access policies.
Solar PV plants like Beaumont-de-Lomagne have low environmental impact, producing no emissions during operation and minimal land-use disruption. They contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting France's climate goals.