Overview
Montoir-de-Bretagne is a 1.24 MW solar PV facility in France, operational and contributing to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Montoir-de-Bretagne is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in Montoir-de-Bretagne, France. With a capacity of 1.24 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation that feeds into the local grid. The plant is operational and plays a role in France's transition to renewable energy. 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 1.24 MW capacity places Montoir-de-Bretagne in the small-scale category, typical for rooftop or ground-mounted community projects. Environmentally, the plant contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and diversifying France's energy mix. Solar PV has minimal operational emissions, though land use and visual impact are considerations. The facility supports local energy resilience and aligns with France's goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.
Environmental context
Solar PV installations like Montoir-de-Bretagne have a low environmental footprint during operation, with no air or water emissions. However, land use and visual impact are relevant considerations, especially in rural or peri-urban areas. The facility's small scale minimizes habitat disruption, and its contribution to renewable energy helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels, supporting France's climate targets.
Frequently asked questions
Montoir-de-Bretagne is located in Montoir-de-Bretagne, France, at coordinates 47.3192, -2.1456.
The Montoir-de-Bretagne solar PV facility has a capacity of 1.24 MW, making it a small-scale solar installation.
Montoir-de-Bretagne uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to convert sunlight into electricity.
France supports solar PV through feed-in tariffs, grid connection policies, and national targets aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which aims for 42.5% renewable energy by 2030.
Small solar PV plants like Montoir-de-Bretagne have minimal operational emissions and low environmental impact, though land use and visual effects are considered. They contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting renewable energy goals.