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Bout-du-Pont-de-Larn1.801 MW Solar

SolarRenewable

Bout-du-Pont-de-Larn is a 1.80056 MW solar power plant in France, operational since its commissioning year is not specified. Ranked #506 of 773 solar plants in France. Its 1.80056 MW represents 0.04% of France's total solar capacity of 5,029 MW. The largest solar plant in France is Cestas at 301 MW, making Bout-du-Pont-de-Larn 166 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Murat-sur-Vèbre (59.1 MW, Wind), Cambon-et-Salvergues (29.9 MW, Wind), and Luc-sur-Orbieu (27.5 MW, Wind). The facility is located in the Occitanie region, approximately 50 km from Toulouse.

Capacity
1.801 MW
Commissioning Year
2011

15 years old

Owner
Energie Solaire France
Location
43.5017°, 2.4292°

France, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 43.501700, 2.429200
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Solar
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
France
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
FranceEnergy Profile
2,195
Total Plants
243.4 GW
Total Capacity
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