Boissières is a 10.0202 MW solar power plant in France, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #136 of 773 solar plants in France, it represents 0.2% of the country's total solar capacity of 5,029 MW. The largest solar plant in France is Cestas at 301 MW, making Boissières 30 times smaller. Nearby plants include the Thermal power plant of Aramon (1,370 MW, Coal), Belvézet (20.12174 MW, Solar), and Estézargues (12.03533 MW, Solar). The facility is located in the Occitanie region, approximately 30 km from Nîmes.
11 years old
France, Europe
- 816. largest of 2,195 plants in France
- #23,746 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,707 of 11,039 Solar plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of France
11 years in operation
Solar fleet average: 10.4 years
Engie operates 344 plants totalling 13,020 MW
160 plants within 100 km, 12,465 MW combined
Source: Open Power System Data
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Boissières is a solar power plant producing approximately 16 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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