Gièvres photovoltaic park (41)

The project

The photovoltaic installation in Gièvres is located on land that was previously occupied by the Carrières de la Morandière, operated by the Landré company since 1984. This installation focuses on the production of local photovoltaic energy, close to the consumption sites. It also provides a great opportunity for a young farmer to set up a grazing activity, allowing both the maintenance of the park and the development of her agricultural business. The revitalization of this site, serving the energy transition of the region at a competitive cost, is at the heart of Photosol’s commitment.

Location

Gièvres (41)
Loir-et-Cher

puissance
11,5 MWc
of installed power
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3 hectares
surface area of ​​installed panels

Since 2013, Photosol has been present in Loir-et-Cher

with the development and operation of the Villefranche-sur-Cher park, located on a former landfill site also hosting pastoral activities. Since then, Photosol has committed to giving a second life to fallow lands and also to thinking more broadly about the future synergy between agricultural and energy production.

 

The project in figures

  • 9 hectares of land, including 3 hectares of panel surface.
  • 8 MWp of installed power, producing 10 GWh annually. The equivalent of the energy consumption of 5,000 people (excluding heating), or 15% of the population of Romantinais and Monestois.
  • Approximately 2,800 tons of CO2 avoided annually.
  • Over €6 million in investments.
  • A local crowdfunding campaign amounting to €255,000.
  • Annual tax benefits for the entire lifespan of the installation. Under the IFER (Local Tax on Renewable Energy Installations), about €22,000 is paid annually by Photosol, including:
    • €4,500 for the municipality of Gièvres;
    • €10,700 for the Community of Municipalities;
    • €6,500 for the Loir-et-Cher department.