Overview
Louvilliers-lès-Perche is an operational solar PV facility in France with a capacity of 12 MW. It contributes to the country's renewable energy goals under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Louvilliers-lès-Perche is an operational solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in the commune of Louvilliers-lès-Perche, France. With a capacity of 12 MW, it falls within the small-to-medium scale for solar farms in the region. The facility is part of France's expanding solar energy portfolio, which supports the national target of 40% renewable electricity by 2030. The facility operates under France's regulatory framework, which includes feed-in tariffs and tenders for solar PV projects. It benefits from the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a binding target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. The plant uses standard solar PV technology, converting sunlight into electricity for the grid. Environmentally, the facility helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel generation. Solar PV farms like this one require land use but have low operational emissions. The plant's location in the Centre-Val de Loire region benefits from moderate solar irradiance, supporting consistent energy production. Its grid connection contributes to local energy resilience and the broader European energy transition.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the Centre-Val de Loire region, an area with a mix of agricultural and forested landscapes. Solar PV installations here require land conversion, which can impact local ecosystems and land use. However, the region's moderate solar resource supports efficient energy generation. The plant's operation avoids air pollutants and carbon emissions compared to fossil fuel plants, contributing to France's climate goals.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Louvilliers-lès-Perche, a commune in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
The solar PV facility has a capacity of 12.00559 MW, making it a small-to-medium scale solar farm.
The plant uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to convert sunlight into electricity.
France supports solar PV through feed-in tariffs, tenders, and the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which targets 42.5% renewable energy by 2030.
The plant generates clean electricity, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering greenhouse gas emissions.