Ginestas is a 6.8 MW solar power plant in France, operated since its commissioning. It is one of 773 solar plants in the country, contributing to a total solar capacity of 5,029 MW. This facility's capacity represents 0.14% of France's solar energy output. Ranked #224 of 773 solar plants in France, Ginestas's 6.8 MW accounts for a small fraction of the national total. The largest solar plant in France is Cestas, with a capacity of 301 MW, making Ginestas approximately 44.4 times smaller. Nearby plants include Montahut (99 MW, Hydro), Murat-sur-Vèbre (59.1 MW, Wind), and Villesèque-des-Corbières (55.31 MW, Wind). The facility is located in the Occitanie region, approximately 30 km from the city of Carcassonne.
15 years old
France, Europe
- 1,155. largest of 2,195 plants in France
- #26,848 worldwide by installed capacity
- #5,132 of 11,039 Solar plants worldwide
15 years in operation
Solar fleet average: 10.4 years
Energie Solaire operates 78 plants totalling 480 MW
167 plants within 100 km, 2,587 MW combined
Source: Wiki-Solar
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Ginestas is a solar power plant producing approximately 11 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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