Midi-Pyrenees, a region with high potential for the development of your photovoltaic project

An attractive region for solar power

France’s largest land area: 45,348 km² , bigger than Belgium, Denmark or Switzerland

A significant agricultural area: 239,000 hectares of fallow agricultural land, representing 9% of France’s fallow farmland 2,541,000 hectares of farmland in use
Source Agreste 2008

Solar farm projects in the region : in the Lot (south of Cahors, 12 ha/5.43 MW), in the Ariège (Daumazan sur-Arize, 35 ha/10MW), in the Tarn (Castres, 40 ha), in the Gers (Ordan- Larroque, 20 ha, Saint-Clar, Miradoux)

One of the sunniest regions in France

An average of 2,200 to 2,500 hours of sunshine a year ie 10% over national average

An average yield of 1,300 kWh/m²/year solar energy produced from panels 
  

A commited territory
  • Leading French region for residential solar water heating
    13,547 subsidized solar water heaters at the end of 2008

  • Leading French region for Agenda 21 projects adopted (71) - Agenda 21 in the Midi-Pyrenees Region involves 54 actions including installation of photovoltaic systems in secondary schools, a “solar photovoltaic” call for projects, and an “economic subsidized housing” call for projects

  • 216 QualiPV certified installers
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