Overview
Saint-André is a 2.34 MW solar PV facility located near Saint-André, France. The plant is operational and contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity.
Saint-André is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in the Pyrénées-Orientales department of southern France, near the town of Saint-André. With a capacity of 2.34 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation typical of distributed generation projects in the region. The facility is operational and feeds renewable electricity into the French grid. The plant operates under France's regulatory framework for renewable energy, which includes feed-in tariffs and support mechanisms aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive. France aims to increase its solar capacity as part of its national energy transition strategy, targeting 35-44 GW of solar by 2028. Small-scale projects like Saint-André play a role in decentralizing energy production and meeting local demand. Environmentally, the facility contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. Solar PV installations have minimal water usage and low operational emissions. The plant's location in a sunny southern region ensures good solar irradiance, optimizing energy generation. Its small footprint minimizes land-use impact, and it supports France's goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the Pyrénées-Orientales region, which benefits from high solar irradiance due to its Mediterranean climate. Solar PV installations in this area have a low environmental footprint, with no water consumption during operation and minimal land disturbance. The plant helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels and supports local renewable energy targets.
Frequently asked questions
The Saint-André solar PV plant is located near the town of Saint-André in the Pyrénées-Orientales department of southern France.
The Saint-André solar plant has a capacity of 2.34 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic installation.
The plant generates clean electricity, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and supporting France's target of 35-44 GW of solar capacity by 2028, as part of its energy transition strategy.
France supports solar PV through feed-in tariffs, tax incentives, and the EU Renewable Energy Directive, which sets a binding target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030.
Solar PV plants produce no direct emissions, have low water usage, and minimal land impact. They help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support climate goals.