Challans is a 1.19364 MW solar power plant in France, operational since its commissioning. Ranked #671 of 773 solar plants in France, it represents 0.02% of France's total solar capacity of 5,029 MW. The largest solar plant in France is Cestas at 301 MW, making this facility 252 times smaller. Nearby plants include CORDEMAIS (1370 MW, Oil) and Centrale Thermique de Cordemais (1200 MW, Coal). The facility is located in the Pays de la Loire region, approximately 50 km north of Nantes.
France, Europe
- 1,982. largest of 2,195 plants in France
- #37,115 worldwide by installed capacity
- #10,036 of 11,039 Solar plants worldwide
99 plants within 100 km, 4,337 MW combined
Source: Open Power System Data
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Challans is a solar power plant producing approximately 2 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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