Overview
Ille-sur-Têt is an operational solar PV facility in France with a capacity of 11.2 MW, contributing to the country's renewable energy goals under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Ille-sur-Têt is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in the Pyrénées-Orientales department of southern France. With a capacity of 11.2 megawatts (MW), it operates as a medium-scale solar installation within the French renewable energy landscape. The facility is situated near the town of Ille-sur-Têt, benefiting from the region's high solar irradiation levels. 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 tenders for ground-mounted installations. The 11.2 MW capacity places it in the mid-range for utility-scale solar projects in the country, where typical sizes range from 5 MW to over 100 MW. Environmentally, the facility contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity generation. Solar PV installations like Ille-sur-Têt have minimal operational emissions and help France meet its carbon neutrality targets. The plant's location in a sunny region maximizes energy yield, supporting grid stability and local renewable energy supply.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the Pyrénées-Orientales, a region with high solar potential due to its Mediterranean climate and over 300 sunny days per year. Solar PV installations here help reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lower carbon emissions. The land use for solar farms can impact local ecosystems, but proper siting and management can minimize effects on biodiversity. The region's grid integration of solar power is supported by France's renewable energy policies.
Frequently asked questions
The Ille-sur-Têt solar PV facility is located in the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France, near the town of Ille-sur-Têt.
The Ille-sur-Têt solar plant has a capacity of 11.2 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar photovoltaic installation.
Ille-sur-Têt uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology, which converts sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductor panels.
The facility operates under France's implementation of the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. France supports solar PV through feed-in tariffs and tenders.
Solar PV plants have low operational emissions and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, they require land use that can affect local ecosystems. Proper siting and management minimize these impacts.