Akuo, a company that has well and truly powered floating solar technology in France, has activated a high-tech floating solar power plant that is designed to be able to provide renewable energy to over 2,000 homes in southern France.
Situated in the commune of Cintegabelle near the city of Toulouse, this floating solar power plant has a capacity of 8.7 MWp (megawatt peak) and is situated on an artificial lake. These solar facilities are designed to be able to mitigate evaporation thanks to their placement above a part of the lake's surface. However, at the same time, the lake will continue to be available for fishing, with plans in place for plant and animal life to be monitored while the plant is active.
In providing a decentralized source of renewable energy, this floating solar power plant will be able to evade well over 900 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions, making it a fine example of the utility of floating solar technology towards accelerating the transition to a low-carbon future.
Floating Solar Power Plants
This French Power Plant Will Deliver Clean Energy to 2,000 Homes
Trend Themes
1. Floating Solar Technology - Exploring the potential of utilizing floating solar technology to provide decentralized sources of renewable energy.
2. Low-carbon Future - Increasing the use of renewable energy sources to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and create a sustainable future for all.
3. Artificial Lakes and Solar Power Plants - Designing artificial lakes to include solar power plants that could provide renewable energy while reducing the overall evaporation rate.
Industry Implications
1. Renewable Energy - The renewable energy industry has a significant opportunity to utilize floating solar technology to provide decentralized sources of renewable energy.
2. Environmental Conservation - The environmental conservation industry could explore the potential of designing artificial lakes to include solar power plants to mitigate evaporation and reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
3. Infrastructure Development - The infrastructure development sector could consider utilizing floating solar technology in the construction of new or existing artificial lakes to generate renewable energy sources.