Overview
Bouluc de Fabre is a 12 MW solar PV facility located in France. The plant contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Bouluc de Fabre is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in France, with a capacity of 12 megawatts. The facility is operational and adds to France's growing solar energy portfolio, supporting the nation's transition to low-carbon electricity generation. The plant 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 mechanisms, encouraging distributed and utility-scale installations like Bouluc de Fabre. As a solar PV facility, Bouluc de Fabre generates clean electricity without direct emissions, contributing to grid decarbonization. Its location in southwestern France benefits from high solar irradiance, and the plant helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels while supporting local energy needs.
Environmental context
Solar PV installations like Bouluc de Fabre have a low environmental footprint during operation, with no air or water emissions. However, land use for solar farms can impact local ecosystems and visual landscapes. In France, solar projects are subject to environmental assessments to minimize ecological disruption, including measures to protect biodiversity and integrate with agricultural uses.
Frequently asked questions
Bouluc de Fabre is a solar PV plant located in France, with coordinates approximately 44.412 N, -1.033 E.
Bouluc de Fabre has a capacity of 12 megawatts (MW), making it a small to medium-scale solar facility.
Bouluc de Fabre uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology, which converts sunlight directly into electricity.
Bouluc de Fabre contributes to France's goal under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III to reach 42.5% renewable energy by 2030, supported by national feed-in tariffs and grid access policies.
Solar PV plants generate electricity without greenhouse gas emissions during operation, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and supporting climate change mitigation.