Overview
Corbières is a 1.33 MW operational solar PV facility in France. It contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III.
Corbières is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in France, with a capacity of 1.33 MW. This scale places it among small-to-medium solar installations typical of distributed generation in the region. The plant is operational and supports France's transition to renewable energy. The facility operates under France's implementation of the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), which sets a binding target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Solar PV is a key technology in France's renewable mix, supported by feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies. The plant's capacity reflects the growing trend of decentralized solar generation. Corbières contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and diversifying France's energy supply. As a solar PV installation, it has minimal operational emissions and helps meet local renewable energy goals. The facility's location in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region benefits from high solar irradiance, enhancing its energy yield.
Environmental context
Solar PV installations like Corbières have a low environmental footprint during operation, with no air emissions or water consumption. The primary environmental considerations are land use and visual impact, as panels require open space. In the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, solar farms are often sited on degraded or agricultural land to minimize conflict. The facility supports France's climate targets by displacing fossil fuel generation.
Frequently asked questions
Corbières is located in France, with coordinates approximately 43.7610° N, 5.7455° E, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.
The Corbières solar PV facility has a capacity of 1.33 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar installation.
Corbières is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility, which converts sunlight directly into electricity using solar panels.
Corbières contributes to France's target under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which aims for 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Solar PV is a key part of France's strategy.
Solar PV plants like Corbières produce electricity with zero operational emissions, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and supporting climate change mitigation.