Béziers is an 18.39573 MW solar power plant in France. Ranked #35 of 773 solar plants in France. Its capacity represents 0.37% of France's total solar capacity of 5,029 MW. The largest solar plant in France is Cestas at 301 MW, making Béziers 16.4 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Montahut (99 MW, Hydro), Murat-sur-Vèbre (59.1 MW, Wind), and Villesèque-des-Corbières (55.31 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Occitanie, approximately 80 km from the city of Montpellier.
15 years old
France, Europe
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Béziers is a solar power plant producing approximately 29 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~41 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Solar
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
France- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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An Overview of Solar Power Generation as a Sustainable Energy Source
Solar power generation harnesses the sun's energy using photovoltaic (PV) cells or solar thermal systems to produce electricity. The basic principle of solar power generation involves converting sunlight into usable energy. When sunlight hits a PV cell, it excites electrons in the semiconductor material, generating an electric current. This process is known as the photovoltaic effect. Solar thermal systems, on the other hand, use sunlight to heat a fluid that, in turn, produces steam to drive a turbine and generate electricity. Both methods provide a clean and renewable energy source that is gaining significant traction worldwide.
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