Overview
La Bastide-de-Bousignac is a 1.24 MW solar PV facility in France, operational and contributing to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
La Bastide-de-Bousignac is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in the commune of La Bastide-de-Bousignac, France. With a capacity of 1.24 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation that feeds into the local grid. The plant is operational and represents part of France's growing solar energy portfolio. France's solar PV sector operates under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), which sets a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030. The country supports solar development through feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies, encouraging small to medium-scale projects like this one. The facility uses standard solar PV technology, converting sunlight into electricity without emissions. The plant contributes to local energy needs and supports France's goal of reducing carbon emissions. While small in scale, it adds to the distributed generation capacity that helps stabilize the grid and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Its location in a rural area minimizes land-use conflicts, typical for ground-mounted solar arrays.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of southern France, where solar irradiation is favorable for PV generation. The environmental impact is minimal, as solar panels have low water usage and no air emissions during operation. Land use is limited to the site footprint, and the area is not known for sensitive habitats. Grid integration is manageable due to the small scale.
Frequently asked questions
La Bastide-de-Bousignac solar PV plant is located in the commune of La Bastide-de-Bousignac, in the Occitanie region of southern France.
The facility has a capacity of 1.24 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic installation.
The plant uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to convert sunlight into electricity.
France supports small solar PV through feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies, aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III which targets 42.5% renewable energy by 2030.
Solar PV plants have low environmental impact, with no emissions during operation and minimal water use. Land use is confined to the site, and France's regulatory framework ensures proper siting to avoid sensitive areas.