Overview
Saint-Florent-le-Vieil is a 1.22 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 III.
Saint-Florent-le-Vieil is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in the commune of Saint-Florent-le-Vieil, France. With a capacity of 1.22 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation that feeds renewable electricity into the French grid. The facility is operational and represents part of France's distributed solar generation. The plant operates under France's regulatory framework, which aligns with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), targeting a 42.5% renewable energy share by 2030. France supports solar PV through feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies, encouraging small to medium-scale projects like this one. The technology used is standard photovoltaic panels, converting sunlight directly into electricity. Environmentally, the facility contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based power. Its small footprint minimizes land-use impact, and solar PV generally has low operational emissions. The plant supports local energy independence and aligns with France's goal to increase renewable energy capacity, though grid integration of variable solar power remains a sector-wide challenge.
Environmental context
Solar PV installations like Saint-Florent-le-Vieil have a low environmental footprint during operation, with no direct emissions. The primary environmental considerations are land use and visual impact, though small-scale projects typically integrate into existing landscapes. In France, solar development is encouraged under the EU Renewable Energy Directive, balancing energy production with ecological preservation.
Frequently asked questions
The Saint-Florent-le-Vieil solar PV plant is located in the commune of Saint-Florent-le-Vieil, France.
The Saint-Florent-le-Vieil solar plant has a capacity of 1.22 megawatts (MW).
The plant uses photovoltaic (PV) technology, which converts sunlight directly into electricity using solar panels.
The EU Renewable Energy Directive III sets a target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030, driving support for solar PV through feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies in France.
Small solar PV plants like Saint-Florent-le-Vieil produce clean electricity with no direct emissions, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and have minimal land-use impact.