Overview
Ygos-Saint-Saturnin is a 5.1 MW solar PV facility in France, contributing to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Ygos-Saint-Saturnin is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in the Landes department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. With a capacity of 5.11 MW, it is a small- to medium-scale solar installation that feeds clean electricity into the French grid. The facility is operational and supports France's transition toward a low-carbon energy mix. The plant operates under France's national 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 tenders, encouraging distributed generation. The Ygos-Saint-Saturnin facility benefits from these policies, contributing to regional renewable energy goals. Environmentally, the solar PV plant occupies land that could otherwise be used for agriculture or forestry, but it generates emission-free electricity. The facility helps reduce reliance on nuclear and fossil fuels, supporting France's climate commitments. Its location in a rural area minimizes visual impact while providing local economic benefits.
Environmental context
The solar PV plant is situated in a rural area of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, a region with significant agricultural and forestry activity. Solar installations like Ygos-Saint-Saturnin require land use that may compete with other uses, but they produce zero emissions during operation. The facility contributes to France's renewable energy targets and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions from electricity generation.
Frequently asked questions
The Ygos-Saint-Saturnin solar PV plant is located in the Landes department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, near the town of Ygos-Saint-Saturnin.
The Ygos-Saint-Saturnin solar plant has a capacity of 5.11 megawatts (MW), making it a small- to medium-scale solar photovoltaic installation.
Ygos-Saint-Saturnin uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology, which converts sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductor panels.
France supports solar energy through feed-in tariffs, tenders, and national targets aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which aims for 42.5% renewable energy by 2030.
Solar PV plants like Ygos-Saint-Saturnin produce zero emissions during operation, but require land use. They help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support France's climate goals.