Overview
Somedat is a 4.5 MW solar PV facility located in France. The plant is operational and contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity.
Somedat is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in France, with coordinates 43.587° N, 4.973° E. The facility has a capacity of 4.5 megawatts (MW), placing it in the small-to-medium scale range for solar PV installations. It is currently operational, generating electricity from solar energy. The plant operates under France's regulatory framework for renewable energy, which is aligned with the European Union's Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), targeting a 42.5% renewable share by 2030. France supports solar PV through feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies, encouraging distributed generation. The 4.5 MW capacity is typical for a medium-scale ground-mounted or rooftop solar installation in the region. Somedat contributes to France's renewable energy goals by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Solar PV plants like this one also support local grid stability and can be integrated with agricultural or industrial land uses. The facility's location in southern France benefits from high solar irradiance, enhancing its energy yield.
Environmental context
The facility is located in southern France, a region with high solar irradiance suitable for photovoltaic generation. Solar PV plants have a low environmental footprint during operation, with no emissions or water consumption. However, land use for solar arrays can impact local ecosystems if not sited carefully. In this region, typical environmental considerations include preserving agricultural land and avoiding sensitive habitats. The plant's moderate scale minimizes visual and land-use impacts.
Frequently asked questions
Somedat is located in France at coordinates 43.587° N, 4.973° E.
Somedat has a capacity of 4.5 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar PV facility.
Somedat uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to convert sunlight directly into electricity.
Somedat contributes to France's goal of achieving 42.5% renewable energy by 2030 under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, by generating clean electricity from solar power.
Solar PV plants in France operate under national feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies, aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets binding renewable energy targets for member states.