Overview
Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence is a 1.2 MW operational solar PV facility in France, contributing to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in the commune of Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence, France. With a capacity of 1.2 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation that supports local renewable energy generation. The facility is operational and contributes to France's growing solar energy portfolio. 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 has implemented feed-in tariffs and grid connection regimes to support solar PV deployment. The facility's capacity of 1.2 MW places it in the small-scale category, typical for distributed solar projects in the region. This solar PV facility plays a role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and diversifying the local energy mix. It generates clean electricity for the grid, supporting France's energy transition goals. The plant's location in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region benefits from favorable solar irradiation, enhancing its operational efficiency.
Environmental context
Solar PV facilities like Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence have a low environmental footprint during operation, with no emissions or water consumption. However, land use for solar arrays can impact local ecosystems and visual landscapes. In France, regulations require environmental impact assessments for larger projects to mitigate such effects. The facility's small scale minimizes these concerns, and it contributes to reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence, a commune in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France.
The Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence solar PV facility has a capacity of 1.2 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale solar installation.
The facility uses photovoltaic (PV) technology to convert sunlight directly into electricity, which is then fed into the local grid.
The EU Renewable Energy Directive III sets a target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030, and France implements this through national feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies that support solar PV deployment.
Small-scale solar PV facilities have minimal environmental impact during operation, with no emissions or water use. Land use is the primary concern, but smaller installations like Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence typically have limited ecological effects.