Overview
Vallon du Roux is a 4.3 MW solar PV facility located in France. It contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Vallon du Roux is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in France, with an installed capacity of 4.3 megawatts. This facility is part of France's growing solar energy sector, which benefits from the country's commitment to the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. The plant is operational and contributes to the regional energy grid. The facility operates using standard solar PV technology, converting sunlight into electricity. The plant's capacity of 4.3 MW places it in the small-to-medium scale category for solar farms in France. The country's regulatory framework, including feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies, supports the development of such projects. Environmentally, the Vallon du Roux solar PV plant helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity generation. Solar farms in this region typically have low visual impact due to integration with agricultural or undeveloped land. The facility supports France's energy transition goals and contributes to local energy independence.
Environmental context
The Vallon du Roux solar PV plant is located in a region with ample sunlight, making it suitable for solar energy generation. Solar farms in this area generally have minimal land-use conflicts, as they can be sited on non-arable land or integrated with agriculture. The facility avoids significant bird or bat impacts typical of wind energy, and its grid integration is manageable at this scale. Overall, the environmental footprint is low compared to conventional power sources.
Frequently asked questions
The Vallon du Roux solar PV plant is located in France, at coordinates approximately 43.6750° N, 5.7500° E.
The Vallon du Roux solar PV plant has an installed capacity of 4.3 megawatts (MW).
Vallon du Roux produces solar photovoltaic (PV) energy, converting sunlight into electricity.
The EU Renewable Energy Directive III sets a target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030, encouraging the development of solar PV plants through supportive policies and grid access.
Small solar PV plants have low environmental impact, with minimal land-use change and no emissions during operation. They help reduce reliance on fossil fuels.