Overview
La Garbage B is an 11.5 MW operational solar PV facility in France, contributing to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
La Garbage B is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in France, with a capacity of 11.5 megawatts (MW). The facility is operational and adds to France's growing portfolio of solar energy installations, which are key to meeting national and European renewable energy targets. The plant operates under France's regulatory framework aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), which sets a binding target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. France supports solar PV through feed-in tariffs and grid connection mechanisms, encouraging distributed and utility-scale projects like La Garbage B. The 11.5 MW capacity places it in the small-to-medium scale range for solar farms in the region. Solar PV facilities like La Garbage B contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and diversifying France's energy mix. The plant's location in southwestern France benefits from high solar irradiance, supporting efficient energy generation. While solar farms require land use, they have minimal operational emissions and can coexist with agricultural activities through agrivoltaic practices.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of southwestern France, where solar irradiance is favorable for photovoltaic generation. Solar PV installations like La Garbage B have low water consumption and no direct emissions during operation, but land use and visual impact are considerations. The region's agricultural landscape may integrate solar panels with crops or grazing, reducing land-use conflict.
Frequently asked questions
La Garbage B is located in France, with approximate coordinates 44.09° N, -0.202° E, in the southwestern part of the country.
La Garbage B has a capacity of 11.5 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar photovoltaic installation.
La Garbage B uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to convert sunlight into electricity.
La Garbage B contributes to France's target under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which aims for 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. The plant benefits from France's feed-in tariff and grid connection policies.
Solar PV plants produce electricity with zero direct emissions, low water use, and minimal noise. They help reduce reliance on fossil fuels and support climate change mitigation.