Cotignac is a 3.89 MW solar power plant in France, commissioned in 2021. It is part of a total of 773 solar plants in the country, which generate 5,029 MW combined. Ranked #356 of 773 solar plants in France, Cotignac's capacity represents 0.08% of the country's total solar capacity. The largest solar plant in France is Cestas at 301 MW, making Cotignac about 77 times smaller. Nearby plants include ORAISON (187 MW, Hydro), SAINTE CROIX (132.3 MW, Hydro), and Barrage de Sainte-Croix (132 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, approximately 30 km from the city of Aix-en-Provence.
14 years old
France, Europe
- 1,434. largest of 2,195 plants in France
- #31,184 worldwide by installed capacity
- #7,517 of 11,039 Solar plants worldwide
14 years in operation
Solar fleet average: 10.4 years
Energie Solaire France operates 24 plants totalling 74 MW
136 plants within 100 km, 4,267 MW combined
Source: Open Power System Data
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Cotignac is a solar power plant producing approximately 6 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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