Overview
Heliovale is a 4.5 MW solar PV facility located in France. The plant is operational and contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity.
Heliovale is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in France, with a capacity of 4.5 megawatts. The plant is operational and represents a small-to-medium scale solar installation within the French renewable energy landscape. The facility operates under France's regulatory framework, which aligns with the European Union's Renewable Energy Directive III, targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. France supports solar PV through feed-in tariffs and grid connection mechanisms, encouraging distributed generation. Heliovale contributes to local energy generation, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and supporting France's climate goals. As a solar PV plant, it has minimal environmental impact during operation, with no emissions and low water usage, though land use and visual impact are considerations typical for such installations.
Environmental context
The facility is located in southern France, a region with high solar irradiance, making it suitable for solar PV generation. The environmental context includes land-use considerations typical for ground-mounted solar arrays, which can affect local ecosystems. However, solar PV has a low operational carbon footprint and supports France's transition to a low-carbon energy system.
Frequently asked questions
Heliovale is a solar PV facility located in France, with coordinates approximately 43.34° N, 3.26° E.
Heliovale has a capacity of 4.5 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar installation.
Yes, Heliovale is currently operational.
France operates under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030. The country supports solar PV through feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies.
Solar PV plants generate electricity without greenhouse gas emissions during operation, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and have low water usage. They contribute to climate change mitigation and energy independence.