Energy and Velto Renewables have officially opened Europe’s largest floating solar plant, Les Ilots Blandin, located in Haute-Marne, France. This facility has a capacity of 74.3 MWp and consists of over 135,000 photovoltaic modules spread across 127 hectares of repurposed gravel pits in Perthes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Construction on the project began in September 2023 after five years of planning, and it has reached completion this month. To enhance the overall output, the solar plant includes a 2 MW ground-mounted array alongside its floating sections. Q Energy, the project’s developer, has contributed 274 MW of renewable energy capacity in the region since 2010.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corentin Sivy, the development director at Q Energy France, emphasized the importance of understanding local conditions, which informed the design of a project that is both technically feasible and well-integrated into the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Floating solar technology remains relatively uncommon in northern France, presenting financial challenges. However, this initiative received strong backing, including a \u20ac50 million financing package from Cr\u00e9dit Agricole Transitions & Energies and Bpifrance. Earlier this year, Velto Renewables acquired a 50% stake in the project and will serve as the long-term asset owner. Lucas de Haro, Velto’s chief executive, stated that their goal is to develop and manage projects that align with local characteristics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ciel & Terre was responsible for delivering the floating structures and for the installation of the modules and inverters. Perpetum managed electrical procurement as well as the construction of the ground-mounted array, while Solutions30 oversaw cabling, grid connection, and the overall commissioning of the plant. This project marks a notable advancement in France’s renewable energy landscape.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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