Overview
La Verdière is a 6.47 MW solar PV facility in France, operational and contributing to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
La Verdière is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in France, with an installed capacity of 6.47 megawatts. The plant is operational and plays a role in the local renewable energy landscape, supporting France's transition to cleaner power sources. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the European Union's Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), which sets a target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. France has implemented national policies to support solar PV deployment, including feed-in tariffs and grid connection regimes, which facilitate projects like La Verdière. As a solar PV installation, La Verdière contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and diversifying the energy mix. Its capacity places it in the small-to-medium scale range for solar farms in France. The facility's location in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region benefits from high solar irradiance, enhancing its energy generation potential.
Environmental context
Solar PV installations like La Verdière have a low environmental footprint during operation, with no emissions or water use. However, land use for solar farms can impact local ecosystems and visual landscapes. In the Provence region, the Mediterranean climate supports high solar yields, but careful siting is needed to avoid sensitive habitats. Grid integration of variable solar power requires balancing measures, though France's diverse energy mix helps manage intermittency.
Frequently asked questions
La Verdière is located in France, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, at coordinates 43.6467 N, 5.9524 E.
La Verdière has a capacity of 6.47 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar PV installation.
The operator of La Verdière is not publicly listed, but the facility is operational and contributes to France's renewable energy grid.
Solar PV in France operates under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which mandates 42.5% renewable energy by 2030, supported by national feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies.
La Verdière adds 6.47 MW of solar capacity to France's renewable energy mix, helping meet national and EU climate goals under the Renewable Energy Directive.