Overview
Petit-Palais-et-Cornemps is a 10.2 MW solar PV facility located in France. The plant is operational and contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity.
Petit-Palais-et-Cornemps is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in the commune of Petit-Palais-et-Cornemps, France. With a capacity of 10.23 MW, it falls within the small-to-medium scale for solar installations in the country. The facility is operational and contributes to France's renewable energy generation. The plant 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 distributed generation. The facility's capacity is typical for ground-mounted solar projects in the region. Environmentally, the plant generates clean electricity, displacing fossil fuel-based power and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Solar PV has minimal operational emissions and low water usage. The facility's location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine benefits from favorable solar irradiation, supporting efficient energy production. The plant plays a role in France's energy transition and grid decarbonization.
Environmental context
The solar PV plant is situated in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, which has moderate solar irradiation suitable for photovoltaic generation. The facility's land use is dedicated to energy production, with panels mounted on ground structures. Solar energy avoids air pollutants and carbon emissions compared to fossil fuels. The plant's operation has low water consumption and minimal noise impact, contributing to local environmental sustainability.
Frequently asked questions
The Petit-Palais-et-Cornemps solar PV plant is located in the commune of Petit-Palais-et-Cornemps, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France.
The Petit-Palais-et-Cornemps solar plant has a capacity of 10.23 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar photovoltaic facility.
The plant uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology, which converts sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductor panels.
France supports solar energy through feed-in tariffs, tax incentives, and grid connection policies, aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III which targets 42.5% renewable energy by 2030.
The plant generates clean electricity without direct emissions, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Solar PV has low water usage and minimal operational pollution, contributing to France's climate goals.