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Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Arg2.661 MW Solar

SolarRenewable

Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Arg is a 2.66073 MW solar power plant in France. Ranked #399 of 773 solar plants in France, it contributes 0.05% to the country's total solar capacity of 5,029 MW. The largest solar plant in France is Cestas at 301 MW, making Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Arg 113 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include MONTEZIC (910 MW, Hydro) and BROMMAT (406 MW, Hydro). This facility is situated in the Occitanie region, approximately 150 km from Toulouse.

Capacity
2.661 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Location
44.7999°, 2.7431°

France, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 44.799900, 2.743100
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Solar
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
France
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
FranceEnergy Profile
2,195
Total Plants
243.4 GW
Total Capacity
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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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