O’MEGA1 floating solar plant, France

26th October 2018 By: Sheila Barradas - Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

O’MEGA1 floating solar plant, France

Name of the Project
O’MEGA1 floating solar plant.

Location
The solar plant will be deployed on the Piolenc quarry, in Vaucluse, south-east France.

Client
Akuo Energy.

Project Description
The project entails the construction of the first floating solar power plant in France and the most powerful in Europe.

The 17 MWc power plant, comprising 47 000 solar panels, will produce 100% green energy providing electricity for more than 4 730 homes and will avoid the emission of 1 093 t of carbon dioxide.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Value
Natixis Energeco has financed the project to the value of €12.8-million.

Duration
Not stated.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Bouygues Energies Services (construction contract).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Akuo Energy, tel +33 1 47 66 09 90 or email akuoenergy@akuoenergy.com.