Puimichel is an 8.31904 MW solar power plant in France, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #181 of 773 solar plants in France, Puimichel represents 0.17% of the country's total solar capacity of 5,029 MW. The largest solar plant in France is Cestas at 301 MW, making Puimichel 36.2 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include SISTERON (214 MW, Hydro), ORAISON (187 MW, Hydro), and SAINTE CROIX (132.3 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence region, approximately 40 km from Digne-les-Bains.
11 years old
France, Europe
- 1,024. largest of 2,195 plants in France
- #25,645 worldwide by installed capacity
- #4,626 of 11,039 Solar plants worldwide
11 years in operation
Solar fleet average: 10.4 years
Total Solar operates 6 plants totalling 111 MW
165 plants within 100 km, 4,078 MW combined
Source: Open Power System Data
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Puimichel is a solar power plant producing approximately 13 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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