Overview
Lavilledieu is a 3.9 MW operational solar PV facility in France. It contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III framework.
Lavilledieu is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in France, with an installed capacity of 3.9 MW. The facility is operational and contributes to the local and national renewable energy supply. As a solar PV installation, it converts sunlight directly into electricity, supporting France's transition to cleaner energy sources. The plant operates within the regulatory context of the European Union's Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), which sets a binding target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. France has implemented national feed-in tariffs and grid connection regimes to support solar PV development. The 3.9 MW capacity places Lavilledieu in the small-to-medium scale range for solar farms in France, which typically range from 1 MW to 50 MW. Environmentally, the facility helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity generation. Solar PV plants have minimal water usage and low operational emissions. The plant's location in the Ardèche region benefits from favorable solar irradiation, contributing to efficient energy production. Lavilledieu supports local grid stability and aligns with France's national energy strategy to increase renewable energy share.
Environmental context
The Lavilledieu solar PV plant is situated in the Ardèche region of southern France, which enjoys high solar irradiation levels, making it suitable for solar energy generation. The facility occupies land that may have previously been agricultural or undeveloped, with visual and land-use impacts typical of ground-mounted solar arrays. Solar PV installations have low water consumption and no direct emissions during operation, contributing to local air quality and climate goals. The plant supports France's commitment to reducing carbon emissions and meeting EU renewable energy targets.
Frequently asked questions
The Lavilledieu solar PV plant is located in France, with coordinates approximately 44.5818° N, 4.4485° E, in the Ardèche region.
The Lavilledieu solar plant has an installed capacity of 3.9 MW, making it a small-to-medium scale solar photovoltaic facility.
Lavilledieu uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology, which converts sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductor panels.
Solar PV plants in France operate under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030, and national feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies.
Lavilledieu adds 3.9 MW of clean energy capacity, helping France reduce reliance on fossil fuels and meet its national and EU renewable energy targets.