Overview
La Combe is a 4.5 MW solar PV facility located in France. The plant contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
La Combe is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in France, with a capacity of 4.5 MW. This scale places it among small-to-medium solar installations in the country, contributing to the decentralized renewable energy mix. The plant operates under France's regulatory framework aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), which sets a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030. France supports solar PV through feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies, encouraging distributed generation. Environmentally, the facility generates clean electricity without direct emissions, supporting France's goal to reduce fossil fuel dependence. Its location in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region benefits from high solar irradiance, optimizing energy production.
Environmental context
Solar PV installations like La Combe have a low environmental footprint during operation, with no air or water emissions. However, land use and visual impact are considerations, especially in rural or scenic areas. The facility's location in southern France benefits from abundant sunlight, maximizing energy yield while minimizing land competition.
Frequently asked questions
La Combe is located in France, with coordinates approximately 44.0874° N, 5.0992° E, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.
La Combe has a capacity of 4.5 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar PV installation.
La Combe generates clean electricity from solar energy, supporting France's target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030 under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Solar PV in France operates under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, with national feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies to promote renewable energy deployment.
Solar PV facilities produce electricity without greenhouse gas emissions during operation, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and contributing to climate change mitigation.