Rousset is a 1.85941 MW solar power plant in France, operated since its commissioning. It is part of a total of 773 solar plants in France, which collectively generate 5,029 MW of solar energy. Ranked #496 of 773 solar plants in France, Rousset's 1.85941 MW represents 0.04% of the country's solar capacity. The largest solar plant in France is Cestas at 301 MW, making Rousset 162 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include PROVENCE 5 (595 MW, Coal), ORAISON (187 MW, Hydro), and SAINT ESTEVE (141 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, approximately 30 km from Marseille.
France, Europe
- 1,712. largest of 2,195 plants in France
- #34,992 worldwide by installed capacity
- #9,129 of 11,039 Solar plants worldwide
155 plants within 100 km, 6,417 MW combined
Source: Open Power System Data
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Rousset is a solar power plant producing approximately 3 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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