Overview
Soleol III is a 12 MW solar PV facility located in France, contributing to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III.
Soleol III is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in France, with coordinates 43.532° N, 5.781° E. The facility has a capacity of 12 megawatts (MW), placing it in the small-to-medium scale range for solar PV installations in the region. It is currently operational and contributes to France's renewable energy portfolio. The plant operates under France's regulatory framework, which aligns with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), targeting a 42.5% renewable energy share by 2030. France supports solar PV through feed-in tariffs and grid connection mechanisms, encouraging distributed generation. The 12 MW capacity indicates a utility-scale installation, likely connected to the national grid. Soleol III plays a role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting France's energy transition. Its solar PV technology generates electricity without direct emissions, and the facility's location in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region benefits from high solar irradiance. The plant contributes to local energy independence and grid stability.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a region with high solar irradiance, typical of southern France, which optimizes energy generation. Solar PV installations like Soleol III have low operational emissions but require land use; however, they can be integrated into agricultural or marginal lands. The environmental impact is generally minimal compared to fossil fuels, though local considerations include visual landscape effects and potential habitat disruption during construction.
Frequently asked questions
Soleol III is located in France, with approximate coordinates 43.532° N, 5.781° E, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.
Soleol III has a capacity of 12 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar PV facility.
Soleol III generates solar photovoltaic (PV) electricity, converting sunlight directly into electrical energy.
Soleol III operates under France's implementation of the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030. The facility benefits from national feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies.
Solar PV plants like Soleol III have low operational emissions and minimal water use. The main environmental considerations are land use and visual impact, but the facility contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuel generation.