Overview
Sainte-Livrade-sur-Lot is a 2.69 MW operational solar PV facility in France. It contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Sainte-Livrade-sur-Lot is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in the commune of Sainte-Livrade-sur-Lot, France. With a capacity of 2.69 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation that feeds renewable electricity into the French grid. The plant is operational and represents part of France's distributed solar generation. The facility operates under France's national regulatory framework, which implements the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413) targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. France supports solar PV through feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies, encouraging small to medium-scale projects like this one. The plant uses standard solar PV technology, converting sunlight directly into electricity without emissions. Environmentally, the plant contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel generation. Its small footprint and integration into the local landscape minimize visual and land-use impacts. The facility supports France's energy transition goals and enhances local energy resilience by providing clean power to the region.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, which has a temperate climate with ample sunshine suitable for solar generation. Solar PV installations like this one have low environmental impact during operation, with no air or water emissions. The primary considerations are land use and visual integration, which are managed through siting and design. The facility supports biodiversity by avoiding sensitive habitats and contributes to reducing the carbon footprint of the local energy supply.
Frequently asked questions
The Sainte-Livrade-sur-Lot solar PV plant is located in the commune of Sainte-Livrade-sur-Lot, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France.
The Sainte-Livrade-sur-Lot solar plant has an installed capacity of 2.69 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
The plant uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology, which converts sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductor panels.
France aims to reach 42.5% renewable energy by 2030 under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III. Small solar plants like Sainte-Livrade-sur-Lot contribute to this goal by adding distributed solar capacity.
The plant generates electricity without greenhouse gas emissions, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. It has a small land footprint and minimal operational environmental impact.