Overview
Maillebois is a 24 MW solar PV facility in France, contributing to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III.
Maillebois is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in the commune of Maillebois, France. With a capacity of 24.04 MW, it operates as a medium-scale solar installation within the French renewable energy landscape. The facility is operational and contributes to the national grid, supporting France's transition to cleaner energy sources. France has set ambitious renewable energy targets under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), aiming for 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Solar PV plays a key role in this strategy, with installations like Maillebois benefiting from feed-in tariffs and grid-connection regimes that incentivize solar development. The plant's capacity places it in the mid-range for utility-scale solar projects in the country. Environmentally, Maillebois helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel generation. Solar PV installations have a low operational carbon footprint, though land use and visual impact are considerations. The facility supports local energy independence and aligns with France's goal to increase renewable energy share, contributing to grid stability and decarbonization efforts.
Environmental context
The Maillebois solar PV plant is situated in a rural area of the Centre-Val de Loire region, where agriculture and forestry dominate the landscape. Solar farms in such settings can affect local ecosystems through land conversion, but they also provide opportunities for dual land use, such as agrivoltaics. The facility's operation avoids air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions associated with fossil fuels, supporting regional air quality and climate goals. Proper siting and mitigation measures help minimize impacts on local biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The Maillebois solar PV plant is located in the commune of Maillebois, in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
The Maillebois solar facility has a capacity of 24.04 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar installation.
Maillebois supports France's target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030 under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, by generating clean electricity and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Solar PV in France benefits from feed-in tariffs, grid connection guarantees, and the national energy transition law, aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III.
The plant produces electricity without direct greenhouse gas emissions, displacing fossil fuel generation and improving local air quality, while land use impacts are managed through careful siting.