Overview
Morainville is a 1.155 MW solar PV facility located in France. The plant is operational and contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity.
Morainville is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in France, with a capacity of 1.155 MW. This scale places it among small-scale solar installations typical of distributed generation in the region. The plant is operational and contributes to the local energy mix. The facility operates under France's regulatory framework, which aligns with the European Union's Renewable Energy Directive III, targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. France supports solar PV through feed-in tariffs and grid connection mechanisms, encouraging small to medium-scale projects like Morainville. As a solar PV plant, Morainville generates clean electricity without direct emissions, supporting France's goals to reduce carbon intensity. Its location in a rural area minimizes land-use conflicts, and the electricity produced feeds into the local grid, enhancing energy security.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in a rural area of France, where solar PV installations typically have low environmental impact. Solar energy avoids air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions associated with fossil fuels. Land-use considerations are minimal given the small footprint, and the facility supports biodiversity by maintaining green spaces around panels.
Frequently asked questions
The Morainville solar PV plant is located in France, with coordinates 48.3802° N, 1.8339° E.
The Morainville solar plant has a capacity of 1.155 MW, making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
Yes, the Morainville solar plant is currently operational.
France supports solar PV through feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies, in line with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030.
The plant generates clean electricity without direct emissions, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and supporting France's climate goals.