Overview
Marsanne is a 1.04 MW solar PV facility located in France. The plant is operational and contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity.
Marsanne is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in France, with a capacity of 1.04 MW. The plant is operational and represents a small-scale solar installation typical of distributed renewable energy projects in the region. The facility operates under France's regulatory framework for renewable energy, which includes feed-in tariffs and support mechanisms aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III. France aims to increase its renewable energy share to 42.5% by 2030, and small solar PV plants like Marsanne contribute to this target. Solar PV plants like Marsanne help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support local energy independence. The facility's electricity is fed into the grid, providing clean energy to the surrounding area and contributing to France's transition to a low-carbon economy.
Environmental context
Solar PV installations have a low environmental footprint during operation, with no emissions or water use. However, land use and visual impact can be considerations, especially in rural or scenic areas. France has regulations to minimize these impacts, and small-scale facilities like Marsanne are often integrated into existing landscapes with minimal disruption.
Frequently asked questions
The Marsanne solar PV facility is located in France, at coordinates 44.639500, 4.883300.
The Marsanne solar plant has a capacity of 1.04 MW, making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic installation.
Marsanne produces solar energy using photovoltaic panels, converting sunlight into electricity.
France aims to achieve 42.5% renewable energy by 2030 under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III. Small solar PV plants like Marsanne contribute to this target by adding distributed clean energy capacity.
Solar PV in France benefits from feed-in tariffs and support mechanisms under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets binding renewable energy targets for member states.