Overview
Loriol-sur-Drôme is a 2.37 MW solar PV facility in France, contributing to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III.
Loriol-sur-Drôme is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in the commune of Loriol-sur-Drôme, France. With a capacity of 2.37 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation that supports local renewable energy generation. The facility is operational and contributes to France's growing solar energy portfolio. The facility operates under France's national regulatory framework, which aligns with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. France supports solar PV through feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies, encouraging distributed generation. The 2.37 MW capacity places it in the small-scale category, typical for ground-mounted or rooftop solar installations in the region. Solar PV facilities like Loriol-sur-Drôme help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and diversify France's energy mix. They also contribute to local energy independence and grid stability. The facility's location in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region benefits from favorable solar irradiation, supporting efficient energy production.
Environmental context
Solar PV installations like Loriol-sur-Drôme have a low environmental footprint during operation, with no emissions or water use. However, land use and visual impact are considerations, especially in rural or peri-urban areas. The facility's small scale minimizes these effects. France's regulatory framework requires environmental assessments for larger projects, but small-scale installations typically have limited ecological impact.
Frequently asked questions
The Loriol-sur-Drôme solar PV facility is located in the commune of Loriol-sur-Drôme, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France.
The Loriol-sur-Drôme solar plant has a capacity of 2.37 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic installation.
Loriol-sur-Drôme uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology, which converts sunlight directly into electricity.
France supports solar energy through feed-in tariffs, tax incentives, and grid connection policies, aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III which targets 42.5% renewable energy by 2030.
Small solar PV facilities like Loriol-sur-Drôme have minimal environmental impact, with no emissions during operation and low land-use footprint. They contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting clean energy.