Overview
Onesse-et-Laharie Solar PV is a 4.48 MW operational solar photovoltaic facility in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Onesse-et-Laharie Solar PV is a solar photovoltaic facility located in the commune of Onesse-et-Laharie, in the Landes department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. With a capacity of 4.48 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation that feeds into the French electricity grid. The facility is operational and supports France's transition to renewable energy. The plant operates under France's 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 tenders, encouraging distributed generation. The facility's capacity places it in the small-scale category, typical for ground-mounted or rooftop solar in rural areas. Environmentally, the facility contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and diversifying France's energy mix. Solar PV installations like this one have minimal operational emissions and help meet regional renewable energy targets. The Landes region benefits from ample sunshine, making solar a viable clean energy source.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the Landes forest region, a vast pine forest in southwestern France. Solar PV installations here utilize open land without significant deforestation, balancing energy generation with local ecology. The region's high solar irradiance supports efficient energy production, while the facility's small footprint minimizes land-use conflicts.
Frequently asked questions
Onesse-et-Laharie Solar PV is located in the commune of Onesse-et-Laharie, in the Landes department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France.
The facility has a capacity of 4.48 MW, making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic installation.
France supports solar PV through feed-in tariffs and tenders under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030.
The facility generates clean electricity, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Solar PV has minimal operational environmental impact.
The facility is operational and actively generating electricity for the French grid.