Overview
Vic-en-Bigorre is a 1.45 MW operational solar PV facility in France. It contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Vic-en-Bigorre is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in Vic-en-Bigorre, France. With a capacity of 1.45 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation that feeds renewable electricity into the French grid. The facility is operational and plays a role in the local energy mix. The plant operates under France's regulatory framework, which aligns with 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, making small-scale projects like Vic-en-Bigorre viable contributors to national renewable goals. As a solar PV facility, Vic-en-Bigorre generates clean energy with minimal environmental impact, avoiding greenhouse gas emissions. Its small scale reduces land-use concerns, and it supports France's transition to a low-carbon energy system. The plant's output helps meet local electricity demand and contributes to grid stability.
Environmental context
Solar PV installations like Vic-en-Bigorre have a low environmental footprint, with no emissions during operation. The facility occupies a relatively small land area, minimizing visual and land-use impacts. In the Occitanie region, solar energy supports France's goal of reducing fossil fuel dependence and meeting EU renewable targets.
Frequently asked questions
The Vic-en-Bigorre solar PV plant is located in Vic-en-Bigorre, France, at coordinates 43.3913 N, 0.0561 E.
The Vic-en-Bigorre solar plant has a capacity of 1.45 MW, making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
Vic-en-Bigorre produces solar photovoltaic energy, converting sunlight directly into electricity.
France supports small solar PV plants through feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies, aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which targets 42.5% renewable energy by 2030.
The Vic-en-Bigorre solar plant generates electricity without greenhouse gas emissions, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and supporting France's renewable energy targets.