Overview
Roquebrune-sur-Argens is a 2.65 MW solar PV facility in France, contributing to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Roquebrune-sur-Argens is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of southern France. With a capacity of 2.65 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation that feeds clean electricity into the French grid. The plant is operational and supports France's transition to renewable energy. France operates under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), which sets a binding target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. The country has implemented feed-in tariffs and grid connection frameworks to support solar PV development. Roquebrune-sur-Argens benefits from these policies, which incentivize distributed solar generation. This facility contributes to local energy needs while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Solar PV installations like this one help diversify France's energy mix and reduce reliance on nuclear power. The plant's location in the sunny Mediterranean region ensures favorable conditions for solar generation, supporting grid stability and local sustainability goals.
Environmental context
The Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region enjoys abundant sunshine, making it ideal for solar PV generation. The facility occupies land that could otherwise be used for agriculture or natural habitats, but its small scale minimizes visual and land-use impacts. Solar PV has no direct emissions during operation, contributing to improved air quality and reduced carbon footprint compared to fossil fuel alternatives.
Frequently asked questions
The Roquebrune-sur-Argens solar PV facility is located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of southern France, near the town of Roquebrune-sur-Argens.
The Roquebrune-sur-Argens solar plant has a capacity of 2.65 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic installation.
The facility uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology, which converts sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductor panels.
The EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413) sets a binding target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. France implements this through feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies that support solar PV development.
Solar PV generates electricity without direct emissions, reducing greenhouse gases and air pollutants. It also helps diversify the energy mix and decrease reliance on fossil fuels.