Yvré-l'Évêque is a 1.20213 MW solar power plant in France. It is part of a total of 773 solar plants in the country, contributing to an overall solar capacity of 5,029 MW. This plant represents 0.02% of France's solar capacity. Ranked #666 of 773 solar plants in France, Yvré-l'Évêque's 1.20213 MW is much smaller than the largest solar facility, Cestas, which has a capacity of 301 MW, making it approximately 250 times smaller. Nearby plants include Le Mans (14.375 MW, Biomass) and Juillé (10.8 MW, Wind). The facility is located in the Pays de la Loire region, about 10 km from Le Mans.
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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