Overview
Folelli 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.
Folelli is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in France, with a capacity of 12 megawatts (MW). This scale places it within the small-to-medium range for solar PV plants in the country, supporting local and national renewable energy targets. 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 and utility-scale projects like Folelli. As a solar PV plant, Folelli generates electricity without direct emissions, contributing to France's goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. Its output feeds into the grid, helping to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and supporting regional energy security.
Environmental context
Solar PV facilities like Folelli require land for panel installation, which can impact local land use and visual landscapes. In France, solar farms are often sited on degraded or agricultural land to minimize conflicts. The facility's operation involves no water consumption or air emissions, but its grid integration requires careful management to balance intermittent generation.
Frequently asked questions
The Folelli solar PV facility is located in France, at coordinates 42.4570° N, 9.5310° E.
The Folelli solar plant has a capacity of 12 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar PV facility.
Folelli uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology, which converts sunlight directly into electricity.
Folelli operates under France's implementation of the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030. The facility benefits from feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies.
Solar PV plants have low operational emissions but require land for installation, which can affect local ecosystems. They produce no air or water pollution during operation.