Overview
Saint-Hilaire-la-Gravelle is a 1.1 MW solar PV facility in France, operational and contributing to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Saint-Hilaire-la-Gravelle is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in France, with an installed capacity of 1.1 MW. The plant is operational and contributes to the local energy grid, supporting France's transition to renewable energy sources. 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. Solar PV plants of this scale are typical for distributed generation, often feeding into regional distribution networks. France's solar capacity has grown steadily, supported by feed-in tariffs and tenders for medium-scale projects. Environmentally, the Saint-Hilaire-la-Gravelle solar PV facility helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. Solar installations have a low operational carbon footprint, though land use and visual impact are considerations. The plant's location in a rural area minimizes conflicts with urban development, and its small scale limits ecological disruption.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of France, where solar PV development supports national renewable energy targets. Solar farms can affect local land use and visual landscapes, but small-scale installations like this one typically have limited environmental impact. The region's agricultural context means that dual-use (agrivoltaic) potential exists, though not confirmed for this site. Overall, the plant contributes to France's decarbonization goals.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Saint-Hilaire-la-Gravelle, France, at coordinates 47.9309 N, 1.1824 E.
The Saint-Hilaire-la-Gravelle solar PV facility has an installed capacity of 1.1 MW.
The facility uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology, which converts sunlight directly into electricity.
Solar PV in France operates under national feed-in tariffs and tenders, aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030.
As a 1.1 MW solar PV plant, it adds to France's distributed solar capacity, helping reduce reliance on fossil fuels and supporting the national target of 40% renewable electricity by 2030.