Overview
Saint-Philbert-de-Grand-Lieu is a 1.55 MW operational solar PV facility in France. It contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Saint-Philbert-de-Grand-Lieu is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in the commune of Saint-Philbert-de-Grand-Lieu, France. With a capacity of 1.55 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 growing solar energy portfolio. The plant uses standard solar PV technology to convert sunlight into electricity. France has set ambitious renewable energy targets under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), aiming for 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Small-scale solar installations like this one benefit from France's feed-in tariff scheme and grid connection policies, which support distributed generation. Environmentally, the facility contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. Solar PV has minimal operational emissions, though land use and visual impact are considerations. The plant's location in western France benefits from moderate solar irradiation, typical for the region.
Environmental context
The solar PV plant is situated in the Pays de la Loire region, which has a temperate oceanic climate with moderate solar resources. Solar installations like this one require land area for panel arrays, potentially affecting local ecosystems and land use. However, they produce no air or water pollution during operation. The facility supports France's transition to a low-carbon energy system, aligning with national climate goals.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Saint-Philbert-de-Grand-Lieu, a commune in the Pays de la Loire region of western France.
The solar PV plant has a capacity of 1.55 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale solar installation.
It uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to convert sunlight directly into electricity.
France aims for 42.5% renewable energy by 2030 under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III. Small solar plants like this contribute to distributed generation and benefit from feed-in tariffs.
Solar PV plants produce no greenhouse gas emissions during operation, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and support France's climate goals. They have minimal water use and low operational pollution.