Voltalia Illumines Montclar Ski Resort

• Voltalia's solar PV park is helping Montclar reduce its environmental footprint and create renewable electricity for over 2,500 local inhabitants. Get the details on the innovative project designed for a mountainous ski resort in France.

Voltalia’s solar PV park, located at the foot of the mountain, is expected to help the commune reduce its carbon footprint.

Voltalia has successfully commissioned its 3.7-MW solar photovoltaic (PV) park at the Montclar commune in the Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur region of southeastern France. The project was installed across an area of 4.2 acres and comprises 8,400 panels. It is expected to generate enough electricity to meet the consumption of more than 2,500 local inhabitants. An innovative metal structure was used to suit the mountainous terrain of Montclar, which is home to one of France’s most famous ski resorts. The project was secured in a domestic tender held by the French Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE). It is expected to reduce the commune’s carbon footprint.

How Will Voltalia's Solar PV Park Reduce Montclar's Carbon Footprint?

Here are some additional points about how Voltalia’s solar PV park will reduce Montclar’s carbon footprint:

• The 3.7 MW project is expected to generate around 4.5 million kWh of electricity per year, which is enough to power the equivalent of 2,500 homes.
• The project will replace electricity generated from fossil fuels, leading to reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from the commune.
• Voltalia’s project is part of the local authorities’ plan to shift from fossil fuels to renewable sources of energy.
• The solar park also reduces the need to transport electricity from far-away sources, thus reducing the emissions associated with such activities.
• The use of innovative metal structure instead of traditional concrete structures also reduce the carbon emissions associated with the construction of the solar park.