Public discussion to introduce on 1-GW solar project in France

• A four-month-long public discussion will quickly be released with regard to a 1-GW solar project that is being established by French power companies Engie SA (EPA: ENGI) as well as Neoen SA (EPA: NEOEN).

The public discussion is set up to start on September 9 as well as will last via January 9, 2022.

As introduced last January, Neoen as well as Engie will construct the 1-GW solar energy facility in Saucats in the Gironde department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine area. The plant will be paired with a 40-MW power storage space system and a 10-MW electrolyser for the manufacturing of environment-friendly hydrogen. The so-called Horizeo project needs a financial investment of around EUR 1 billion (USD 1.18 bn) and also will extend an area of around 1,000 ha (2,471 acres).

Transmission network operator RTE will certainly be in charge of the electric link for the project.

Approximated at around EUR 650 million, the solar park is anticipated to become operational in 2024, with building and construction slated to begin in 2022. A part of the suggested PV capability will remain in the form of agrivoltaic installations to make it possible for vegetables and fruit expanding.

The building and construction of an information centre that will be partially provided by the solar ranch's result is additionally part of the scheme. It will represent around 20% of the overall investment.