Pouzauges is a 1.38035 MW solar power plant in France, operational since its commissioning. Ranked #597 of 773 solar plants in France, it represents 0.03% of the country's total solar capacity of 5,029 MW. The largest solar facility in France is Cestas at 301 MW, making Pouzauges 0.0046 times smaller. Nearby plants include Benet (22 MW, Wind), Bressuire (15.65 MW, Wind), and La Chapelle-Gaudin (12.3 MW, Wind). This facility is situated in the Vendée department, approximately 60 km from Nantes.
15 years old
France, Europe
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Pouzauges 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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An Overview of Solar Power Generation as a Sustainable Energy Source
Solar power generation harnesses the sun's energy using photovoltaic (PV) cells or solar thermal systems to produce electricity. The basic principle of solar power generation involves converting sunlight into usable energy. When sunlight hits a PV cell, it excites electrons in the semiconductor material, generating an electric current. This process is known as the photovoltaic effect. Solar thermal systems, on the other hand, use sunlight to heat a fluid that, in turn, produces steam to drive a turbine and generate electricity. Both methods provide a clean and renewable energy source that is gaining significant traction worldwide.
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