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    Europe's largest floating solar photovoltaic plant was inaugurated in France

    • Last Update: 2023-01-02
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    Europe's most powerful floating solar PV plant was inaugurated in the south of France on Friday (October 18), marking another milestone
    in solar development.

    The Rhône Valley in the south of France is known
    for its excellent wines and fine food.
    Now, it can also add solar energy to its list
    of attractions.

    Called O'MEGA1, the floating solar PV plant, with an installed capacity of 17 MW, was launched in 2014 and has an annual output sufficient to meet the electricity needs of 4,733 households and reduce carbon dioxide emissions
    by 1,096 tons.

    The project is unique
    in several ways.
    First of all, it is the largest power station
    in Europe based on floating solar technology.
    According to its promoters, the floating structure helps reduce conflicts over land use because it can be installed on
    drinking water reservoirs, industrial pools, floodplains or quarry lakes.

    Secondly, the solar power plant also innovates in terms of local communities, inviting citizens to participate in the project
    .
    The plant was the first in France whose capital was open to natural persons who own premises in Vaucluse or neighboring departments
    .

    Solar PV developer Akuo Energy Chairman and Co-founder Eric Sc?? "Today, in addition to building Europe's largest floating solar power plant, we are showing that tackling climate change requires a collective effort
    ," Otto said.

    "The aim of this approach is to encourage citizens to use stakeholders in the region to participate in the financing
    of the energy transition," Akuo said in a statement.

    Europe's most powerful floating solar PV plant was inaugurated in the south of France on Friday (October 18), marking another milestone
    in solar development.

    Floating solar

    The Rhône Valley in the south of France is known
    for its excellent wines and fine food.
    Now, it can also add solar energy to its list
    of attractions.

    Called O'MEGA1, the floating solar PV plant, with an installed capacity of 17 MW, was launched in 2014 and has an annual output sufficient to meet the electricity needs of 4,733 households and reduce carbon dioxide emissions
    by 1,096 tons.

    The project is unique
    in several ways.
    First of all, it is the largest power station
    in Europe based on floating solar technology.
    According to its promoters, the floating structure helps reduce conflicts over land use because it can be installed on
    drinking water reservoirs, industrial pools, floodplains or quarry lakes.

    Secondly, the solar power plant also innovates in terms of local communities, inviting citizens to participate in the project
    .
    The plant was the first in France whose capital was open to natural persons who own premises in Vaucluse or neighboring departments
    .

    Solar PV developer Akuo Energy Chairman and Co-founder Eric Sc?? "Today, in addition to building Europe's largest floating solar power plant, we are showing that tackling climate change requires a collective effort
    ," Otto said.

    "The aim of this approach is to encourage citizens to use stakeholders in the region to participate in the financing
    of the energy transition," Akuo said in a statement.

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