Overview
Rouillé is a 1.05 MW solar PV facility located in France. The plant is operational and contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Rouillé is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in France, with a capacity of 1.05 MW. This small-scale solar plant is operational and supports France's transition to renewable energy. The facility is situated in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, an area with growing solar energy adoption. The plant operates under France's national 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 grid connection policies, encouraging distributed generation. At 1.05 MW, Rouillé is typical of small-scale solar installations that contribute to local energy needs. Rouillé's solar PV technology generates clean electricity without emissions, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. The facility's output is fed into the local grid, supporting France's goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. Solar PV plants like Rouillé also have low environmental impact, with minimal land-use change and no water consumption during operation.
Environmental context
Solar PV facilities like Rouillé have a low environmental footprint, with no air or water emissions during operation. The panels are typically installed on ground-mounted structures, which may affect local land use but can be integrated with agricultural activities. In France, solar development is encouraged on degraded or non-agricultural land to minimize ecological impact. The region's climate supports moderate solar generation, contributing to grid decarbonization.
Frequently asked questions
The Rouillé solar PV plant is located in France, with coordinates 46.4203° N, 0.0264° E, near the commune of Rouillé in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
The Rouillé solar plant has a capacity of 1.05 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
Yes, the Rouillé solar plant is operational and currently generating electricity from solar energy.
France supports solar PV through feed-in tariffs, grid connection policies, and the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030.
Solar PV generates electricity without greenhouse gas emissions, reduces reliance on fossil fuels, and has minimal water use and air pollution during operation.