Overview
Laluque is a 3.84 MW solar PV facility in France, operational and contributing to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Laluque is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in France, with a capacity of 3.84 megawatts (MW). The facility is operational and adds to France's growing solar energy portfolio, supporting national and EU 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 generation and utility-scale projects like Laluque. As a solar PV facility, Laluque generates clean electricity without direct emissions, contributing to grid decarbonization. Its moderate scale integrates into the local distribution network, providing renewable power to the surrounding area and supporting France's energy transition goals.
Environmental context
Solar PV installations like Laluque have a low environmental footprint during operation, with no air or water emissions. Land use is a consideration, but ground-mounted solar can be co-located with agriculture or grazing. In France, solar development is guided by environmental impact assessments to minimize effects on local ecosystems and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The Laluque solar PV plant is located in France, at coordinates 43.8512 N, -0.9863 E.
The Laluque solar plant has a capacity of 3.84 megawatts (MW), making it a small- to medium-scale solar PV facility.
The operator of the Laluque solar facility is not publicly listed, but it is operational and connected to the French grid.
France supports solar PV through feed-in tariffs, tax incentives, and grid connection guarantees, aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III which targets 42.5% renewable energy by 2030.
The Laluque solar plant generates electricity without direct greenhouse gas emissions, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and supporting France's climate goals.