20-MWp Floating Solar Plant Powers Up in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur

• EDF Renewables energises 20-MWp floating solar PV plant in France, covering 24.5 ha with 50,000 PV panels and enough to provide electricity to 12,500 residents. Expansion plans in the region include four more solar plants for 85 MW by 2023.

EDF Renewables has just energised a 20-MWp floating solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Hautes-Alpes, France. The facility is the company's first project combining solar and hydropower generation. It covers an area of 24.5 ha (60.5 acres) with 50,000 PV panels, enough to generate electricity for 12,500 residents a year. Construction works began in February 2021 and was part of a call for proposals from the French Energy Regulatory Commission in 2018. EDF Renewables has plans to expand their solar fleet in the region to 85 MW by 2023 through the addition of four more solar plants.

How Does EDF Renewables Expand Solar Fleet in France?

• Solis showcased its range of single-phase and three-phase solar inverters, featuring a power range of 3-25 kW and with an integrated optimized MPPT algorithm.
• Solis is also offering a comprehensive range of energy storage solutions, including its next-generation, all-in-one energy storage systems, the Solis Energy Rack.
• The company also highlighted its 3-phase string inverters with an output power of 6-15 kW, as well as an upgraded version of its single-phase device.
• Additionally, Solis showcased its range of proprietary components, including junction boxes, module optimizers, and its newly launched “plug-and-play” transformers.
• Solis also presented its integrated power conversion system, which combines its solar inverters and energy storage solutions.
• Finally, Solis highlighted its innovative features such as its “plug-and-play” transformers, as well as its advanced monitoring and diagnostic capabilities.