Gujan-Mestras is a 1.0172 MW solar power plant in France, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #758 of 773 solar plants in France, it represents 0.02% of the country's total solar capacity of 5,029 MW. The largest solar plant in France is Cestas at 301 MW, making Gujan-Mestras 295 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Cestas (301.36 MW, Solar), Salaunes (73.2 MW, Solar), and Arsac (48.24 MW, Solar). The facility is located in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, approximately 50 km from Bordeaux.
11 years old
France, Europe
- 2,113. largest of 2,195 plants in France
- #37,541 worldwide by installed capacity
- #10,224 of 11,039 Solar plants worldwide
11 years in operation
Solar fleet average: 10.4 years
Engie operates 344 plants totalling 13,020 MW
80 plants within 100 km, 8,444 MW combined
Source: Open Power System Data
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Gujan-Mestras 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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