Overview
Lathus-Saint-Rémy is a 1.23 MW solar PV facility in France. It contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Lathus-Saint-Rémy is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in France, with a capacity of 1.23 MW. This scale places it among small-scale solar installations typical of distributed generation in rural areas. The plant is operational and supports France's transition to renewable energy. France's solar PV sector operates under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), which sets a 42.5% renewable target by 2030. The country also has national feed-in tariffs and grid-connection regimes that incentivize small-scale solar projects. Lathus-Saint-Rémy benefits from these policies, contributing to local energy generation. The facility's environmental significance lies in its role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. Solar PV has minimal land-use impact when installed on existing structures or low-value land. Grid integration at this scale is typically straightforward, supporting local energy resilience.
Environmental context
Solar PV installations like Lathus-Saint-Rémy have a low environmental footprint, with no emissions during operation. Land-use impact is minimal, especially in rural settings. The facility supports France's goal of carbon neutrality by 2050, aligning with the EU's renewable energy targets.
Frequently asked questions
Lathus-Saint-Rémy is located in France, at coordinates 46.3208 N, 0.9437 E.
The facility has a capacity of 1.23 MW, making it a small-scale solar PV installation.
Solar PV helps France meet the EU Renewable Energy Directive's 42.5% renewable target by 2030, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
France operates under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III and national feed-in tariffs, which incentivize solar PV deployment.
Small-scale solar PV has minimal land-use impact and zero emissions during operation, contributing to climate change mitigation.