Overview
Rapale is a 10.28 MW solar PV facility located in France. Operational and contributing to the country's renewable energy capacity.
Rapale is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in France, with a capacity of 10.28 MW. The facility is operational and adds to France's growing solar energy portfolio, supporting the national energy transition. The plant operates under France's regulatory framework, which aligns with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. France supports solar PV through feed-in tariffs and tenders, encouraging medium-scale projects like Rapale to integrate into the grid. Rapale contributes to local renewable energy generation, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and supporting grid stability. Its solar PV technology has minimal environmental impact, though land use and visual considerations are typical for ground-mounted installations in the region.
Environmental context
The plant is located in a region with ample solar irradiation, suitable for photovoltaic generation. Solar PV installations like Rapale have low operational emissions but require land area, which can affect local ecosystems and land use. In France, such projects are subject to environmental assessments to minimize impacts on biodiversity and landscape.
Frequently asked questions
The Rapale solar PV plant is located in France, at coordinates 42.6197 N, 9.2963 E.
The Rapale solar plant has a capacity of 10.28 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
Rapale produces solar photovoltaic (PV) energy, converting sunlight directly into electricity.
France supports solar PV through feed-in tariffs, tenders, and its national energy strategy aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a 42.5% renewable target by 2030.
Rapale contributes to France's renewable energy capacity, helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions and supporting the country's transition to a low-carbon energy system.