Overview
Saint-Geours-de-Maremne is a 1.78 MW solar PV facility in France, contributing to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Saint-Geours-de-Maremne is an operational solar photovoltaic (PV) plant located in the Landes department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. With a capacity of 1.78 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation that feeds clean electricity into the French grid, supporting local renewable energy generation. The facility 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 tenders, encouraging distributed generation. This plant's size is typical of small-to-medium solar projects in the region, often installed on agricultural or industrial land. Solar PV plants like Saint-Geours-de-Maremne help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and diversify France's energy mix. They also contribute to local energy independence and grid stability, particularly in sunny regions like Nouvelle-Aquitaine. The facility's operation avoids significant land-use conflicts due to its modest scale.
Environmental context
The plant is located in a rural area of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, a region with high solar irradiance suitable for photovoltaic generation. Solar PV has minimal visual impact compared to other renewables, though land-use change for ground-mounted arrays can affect local ecosystems. In this region, solar farms often coexist with agriculture or grazing. The facility's small footprint reduces potential ecological disruption, and it supports France's transition to low-carbon energy.
Frequently asked questions
The Saint-Geours-de-Maremne solar PV plant is located in the commune of Saint-Geours-de-Maremne, in the Landes department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
The Saint-Geours-de-Maremne solar PV plant has a capacity of 1.78 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale solar installation.
The plant generates clean electricity from solar energy, helping France meet its targets under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which aims for 42.5% renewable energy by 2030.
France supports solar PV through feed-in tariffs, tenders, and tax incentives, all aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III and national energy transition laws.
Solar PV plants produce no direct emissions, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and have low water usage. They also have minimal noise impact and can be integrated with agricultural land use.