Overview
Buzet-sur-Baïse is a 2.4 MW solar PV facility in France, contributing to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III.
Buzet-sur-Baïse is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in Buzet-sur-Baïse, France. With a capacity of 2.4 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation that supports local renewable energy generation. The plant is operational and contributes to France's growing solar energy portfolio. France has set ambitious renewable energy targets under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, aiming for 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Solar PV plays a key role in this transition, with installations like Buzet-sur-Baïse helping to diversify the energy mix. The facility operates under France's feed-in tariff regime, which provides stable incentives for renewable electricity generation. Environmentally, the plant generates clean electricity without direct emissions, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Its small footprint minimizes land-use impact, and solar PV technology has low operational water consumption. The facility supports local grid stability and contributes to France's goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.
Environmental context
Solar PV installations like Buzet-sur-Baïse have minimal environmental impact compared to fossil fuel plants. They produce no air pollutants or greenhouse gases during operation. Land use is limited to the panel footprint, and the site can be integrated into agricultural or marginal lands. In France, solar development is encouraged under the national energy transition law, with environmental assessments ensuring minimal disruption to local ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The Buzet-sur-Baïse solar PV facility is located in Buzet-sur-Baïse, France, at coordinates 44.2536 N, 0.3014 E.
The Buzet-sur-Baïse solar plant has a capacity of 2.4 MW, making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic installation.
Buzet-sur-Baïse uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology, which converts sunlight directly into electricity.
The EU Renewable Energy Directive III sets a binding target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030, encouraging member states like France to support solar PV through feed-in tariffs and grid access, benefiting facilities like Buzet-sur-Baïse.
The Buzet-sur-Baïse solar plant generates electricity without greenhouse gas emissions, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and supporting France's climate goals.