Veolia is intensifying efforts to achieve energy self-sufficiency in France by implementing a robust solar initiative. The company aims to develop more than 40 solar projects on non-hazardous restored landfills, generating 300 MW of renewable energy across 400 hectares. This capacity will meet the energy needs of 130,000 people, with the first plants operational by 2027. Despite a scarcity of land and challenging permitting processes, Veolia is also exploring solar power plants on hazardous waste landfill sites, potentially contributing to over 400 MW of renewable energy across France. Collaboration between public and private entities is crucial to overcoming these challenges and expediting the adoption of solar energy in the country.
Veolia expands solar initiative across French landfills
Veolia’s ambitious solar project on French landfills signals a sustainable energy shift, tackling challenges to deploy 300 MW by 2027, emphasizing public-private collaboration. (Image Credit: Veolia).
Websol Energy’s ₹220 crore investment to enable 600 MW capacity through a new PV cell production line. (Image Credit/Source: Vale_Photography /Pixabay)
SECI projects totaling 1,023 MW were commissioned in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, by Acme Solar, utilizing ISTS connections and SECI PPA financing. (Image Credit/Source: Andreas160578/Pixabay)
Actualize Solar has signed five long-term PPAs in 2024, advancing its 1.5 GW solar project portfolio across six US states. (Image Source: Businesswire)
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