Overview
Vinon-sur-Verdon is a 4.8 MW solar PV facility located in France. It contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Vinon-sur-Verdon is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in the commune of Vinon-sur-Verdon, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. With a capacity of 4.8 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation that feeds clean electricity into the French grid. The plant is operational and supports France's transition to renewable energy. France operates under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), which sets a target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Solar PV is a key technology in France's renewable energy mix, supported by feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies. The Vinon-sur-Verdon facility benefits from these regulatory frameworks, contributing to regional and national renewable energy goals. The facility is located in a region with high solar irradiance, typical of southern France. Its output helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels and supports local grid stability. While solar PV has minimal environmental impact compared to other energy sources, land use and visual integration are considerations for installations in this area.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, which enjoys abundant sunshine, making it ideal for solar energy generation. The local environmental context includes Mediterranean ecosystems, where solar farms can impact land use and visual landscapes. However, solar PV has low operational emissions and supports biodiversity if managed with appropriate ground cover.
Frequently asked questions
The Vinon-sur-Verdon solar PV facility is located in Vinon-sur-Verdon, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France.
The Vinon-sur-Verdon solar plant has a capacity of 4.8 MW, making it a small-scale solar installation.
Vinon-sur-Verdon uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to convert sunlight into electricity.
The EU Renewable Energy Directive III sets a target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030, driving support for solar PV through feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies in France.
Solar PV facilities produce clean electricity with no direct emissions, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and contributing to climate goals.