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Feldkirch2.023 MW Solar

SolarRenewable

Feldkirch is a 2.02255 MW solar power plant in France, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #476 of 773 solar plants in France, it contributes 0.04% of the country's total solar capacity of 5,029 MW. The largest solar plant in France is Cestas at 301 MW, making Feldkirch 149 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Fessenheim Nuclear Power Plant (1,760 MW, Nuclear), FESSENHEIM (1,760 MW, Nuclear), and RHINAU (167.8 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the Grand Est region, approximately 30 km from Mulhouse.

Capacity
2.023 MW
Commissioning Year
2019

7 years old

Owner
Engie
Location
47.8565°, 7.2729°

France, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 47.856500, 7.272900
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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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