Overview
Puy Bacot is a 12 MW solar PV facility located in France. The plant contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Puy Bacot is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in France, with a capacity of 12 megawatts. This scale places it in the small-to-medium range for solar farms in the region, supporting local and national renewable energy targets. The facility operates under France's regulatory framework, which aligns with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Solar PV is a key technology in France's energy mix, benefiting from feed-in tariffs and grid connection support. Environmentally, the plant contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel generation. Its location in southwestern France benefits from high solar irradiance, and the facility integrates into the grid without significant land-use conflicts.
Environmental context
The Puy Bacot solar PV facility is situated in a region with favorable solar irradiance, typical of southwestern France. Solar farms in this area generally have low visual impact due to flat terrain and are sited to avoid sensitive habitats. The plant supports France's goal of carbon neutrality by 2050 by generating clean electricity.
Frequently asked questions
Puy Bacot is located in France, with coordinates approximately 44.904 N, -0.913 E.
Puy Bacot has a capacity of 12 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar PV facility.
Puy Bacot is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility, which converts sunlight directly into electricity using solar panels.
Puy Bacot supports France's commitment to the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which aims for 42.5% renewable energy by 2030, by generating clean solar power.
Solar farms in France operate under national feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies, aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413).