Overview
Verny is a 2 MW solar PV facility in France. It contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Verny is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in France, with an operational capacity of 2.03 MW. As a small-scale solar installation, it forms part of France's distributed renewable energy infrastructure, supporting local electricity generation from solar power. The facility operates under France's regulatory framework aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), which sets a target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. France supports solar PV through feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies, encouraging projects like Verny to contribute to the national energy mix. Environmentally, Verny's solar PV generation displaces fossil fuel-based electricity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The facility's location in a temperate region ensures moderate solar irradiance, and its small footprint minimizes land-use impact. It plays a role in France's transition to a low-carbon energy system.
Environmental context
Solar PV facilities like Verny have a low environmental footprint during operation, with no emissions or water consumption. The primary environmental considerations are land use and visual impact, which are minimal for a 2 MW installation. In France, solar projects are typically sited on previously developed land or agricultural areas, balancing energy production with ecological preservation.
Frequently asked questions
Verny is located in France, at coordinates 49.0076° N, 6.2027° E.
The Verny solar PV facility has a capacity of 2.03 megawatts (MW).
Verny is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility, which converts sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductor panels.
France supports solar PV through feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies, aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which targets 42.5% renewable energy by 2030.
Small solar PV facilities like Verny have minimal environmental impact, with no emissions during operation and low land-use footprint, contributing to reduced greenhouse gas emissions.