Soucia is a 3.3153 MW solar power plant located in France. This facility is part of a total of 773 solar plants in the country, which collectively produce 5,029 MW. Commissioned in 2015, Soucia contributes a small share to France's solar energy production. Ranked #374 of 773 solar plants in France, Soucia accounts for 0.07% of the nation's solar capacity. The largest solar plant in France is Cestas at 301 MW, making Soucia about 90.3 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Vouglans (285 MW, Hydro), Verbois (102.8 MW, Hydro), and Chancy-Pougny (54 MW, Hydro). The facility is situated in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, approximately 200 km east of Lyon.
11 years old
France, Europe
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Soucia is a solar power plant producing approximately 5 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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