Commissioning of three solar power plants in southern France
Commissioning of three solar power plants in southern France
Voltalia (Euronext Paris, ISIN code: FR0011995588), an international player in renewable energies, announces the commissioning of three photovoltaic power plants in south of France, representing a total capacity of 26.9 megawatts.
The first two plants, with a combined capacity of 17.1 megawatts, are located in the Bouches-du-Rhône department. The third plant, with a capacity of 9.8 megawatts, is situated in the Alpes-Maritimes department.
The first photovoltaic plant, with an installed capacity of 6.2 megawatts, has been built on an already anthropized site, previously used for material storage and later as a quarry as part of development works carried out in the 1970s.
The second photovoltaic plant features a specific technology using structures supporting solar panels with trackers. With a capacity of 10.9 megawatts, the project was developed on a 15-hectare agricultural brownfield site. The implementation of an appropriate irrigation system provides leverage for the resumption and sustainable development of agricultural activities.
The third solar installation, with a capacity of 9.8 megawatts, is equipped with solar panels installed on fixed structures.
The 6.2-megawatt solar plant was awarded under the neutral tender of the French Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) in October 2023. The entire output of the two other photovoltaic plants, representing 34.3 gigawatt-hours per year, is secured under a 15-year long-term corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA1) with CERN2.
Overall, the production of these three installations corresponds to the annual electricity consumption of more than 19,100 inhabitants and will avoid the emission of 7,800 tonnes of CO₂ per year.
Robert Klein, Chief Executive Officer of Voltalia, stated: “The commissioning of these three new solar power plants clearly illustrates our commitment to accelerating the energy transition in local territories. By prioritizing the redevelopment of already anthropized or brownfield sites, we demonstrate that it is possible to give sites a second life for a virtuous purpose: the production of competitive renewable energy. I would like to thank all local partners for their trust and collaboration. These projects further strengthen Voltalia’s contribution to more sustainable electricity for the benefit of inhabitants and local authorities in southern France.”
Next on the agenda: Q2 2026 Turnover, on July 23, 2026 (post-closing)
| About Voltalia (www.voltalia.com) | |
| Voltalia is an international player in renewable energies. The Group produces and sells electricity from its wind, solar, hydro, biomass and storage facilities. It has 3.6 GW of capacity in operation and under construction, and a portfolio of projects under development with a total capacity of 12 GW. Voltalia is also a service provider, supporting its renewable energy customers at every stage of their projects, from design to operation and maintenance. A pioneer in the business market, Voltalia offers a comprehensive range of services to businesses, from the supply of green electricity to energy efficiency services and the local production of its own electricity. With more than 1,900 employees in 15 countries on 3 continents, Voltalia has the capacity to act globally on behalf of its customers. Voltalia is listed on the Euronext regulated market in Paris (FR0011995588 - VLTSA) and is included in the Enternext Tech 40 and CAC Mid&Small indices. The company is also included in the Gaïa-Index, the responsible mid-cap index. | |
| Loan Duong, Director of Communications & Investor Relations Email : invest@voltalia.com T. +33 (0)1 81 70 37 00 | Seitosei Actifin Press Contact: Jennifer Jullia Email: jennifer.jullia@seitosei-actifin.com T. +33 (0)1 56 88 11 19 |
1 Corporate Power Purchase Agreement
2 CERN (European Laboratory for Particle Physics)
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