From pv journal in France
Akuo commissioned France’s second floating solar energy plant this week. The power is claimed to be situated on Lake Cape Verde in Cintegabelle in Haute-Garonne, southwest France, with a capability of 8.7 MW.
The corporate says that the implementation of floating photo voltaic know-how expands the function of the realm past a water reserve and leisure fishing space to incorporate photo voltaic electrical energy manufacturing.
Akue secured financing for the undertaking from French lenders Arkea Banque et Entreprises et Institutionnels, the Caisse d’Epargne Aquitaine Poitou Charentes, and its subsidiary Hélia Conseil, together with the Power MAIF Transition fund. The corporate has additionally secured a 20-year energy buy settlement (PPA) from electrical energy provider Octopus Power.
“Floating photo voltaic know-how is vital to assembly the vitality problem we face,” stated CEO Eric Scotto.
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