Vars is a 1.14956 MW solar power plant in France, operational since its commissioning. Ranked #684 of 773 solar plants in France. Its 1.14956 MW accounts for 0.02% of France's total solar capacity of 5,029 MW. The largest solar plant in France is Cestas at 301 MW, making Vars 0.004 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Salles-de-Villefagnan (20.7 MW, Wind), La Tâche (16.304 MW, Wind), and Xambes (13.8 MW, Wind). The facility is located in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, approximately 50 km northeast of Bordeaux.
France, Europe
- 2,005. largest of 2,195 plants in France
- #37,147 worldwide by installed capacity
- #10,049 of 11,039 Solar plants worldwide
82 plants within 100 km, 13,791 MW combined
Source: Open Power System Data
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Vars is a solar power plant producing approximately 2 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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