Saint-Hilaire-du-Rosier is a 6.14989 MW solar power plant in France. It ranks among 773 solar plants in the country and contributes to the national total of 5,029 MW. Ranked #237 of 773 solar plants in France, this plant's capacity accounts for 0.12% of the country's solar capacity. The largest solar plant in France is Cestas at 301 MW, making Saint-Hilaire-du-Rosier about 49 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include BEAUCHASTEL (198 MW, Hydro), BOURG les VALENCE (180 MW, Hydro), and Vaugris (72 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, approximately 30 km from the city of Valence.
11 years old
France, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Solar
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
France- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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