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My estate in France is ideally placed to solve some of the energy problems in Europe and, in particular, France.
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Reasoning why there is such a push in 2023 in France to increase Renewable Projects.
History of France's (EDF) development of nuclear energy.
France's present electricity generation mix results from the French government's decision in 1974, just after the first oil shock, to rapidly expand the country's nuclear power capacity using Westinghouse technology. This decision was taken in the context of France having substantial, heavy engineering expertise but few known indigenous energy resources.
Nuclear energy in France.
The fuel cost, being a relatively small part of the overall cost, made good sense in minimizing imports and achieving greater energy security.
As a result of the 1974 decision, France now claims a substantial level of energy independence and an extremely low level of carbon dioxide emissions per capita from electricity generation since over 80% of its electricity is from nuclear or hydro.
The Green movement shut down and mothballed power plants. Government policy, set under a former administration in 2014, aimed to reduce nuclear's share of electricity generation to 50% by 2025. This target was delayed in 2019 to 2035 before being abandoned in 2023.
In February 2022, France announced plans to build six new reactors and to consider building a further eight.
France is the world's largest net exporter of electricity due to its very low cost of generation and gains over €3 billion per year from this.
Sanctions break energy distribution.
The sanctions war with Russia and now seemingly all BRICS members has shown how energy guarantees have affected Europe, thereby placing a strain on traditional energy sources.
French nuclear power stations are old and need maintenance and replacements. This situation takes time and a lot of capital. Coupled with the loss of the controlled supply of Niger's exclusive purchase of nuclear rods material and an increase in the demand by many European countries makes, restarting nuclear power is a high priority but needs a stopgap time to keep the country and new client countries going.
Read Forbes Niger and Uranium
Forbes report
https://www.forbes.com/sites/anafaguy/2023/08/01/why-the-niger-coup-has-sparked-concerns-about-nuclear-power/
Nuclear info:
*Source base: https://world-nuclear.org/
Therein, the French government has called out to all departments, especially in the South, to develop potential projects to implement renewable energy projects. Here in the 04 department, mainly for solar as their primary hydro production is already here.
Below is the introduction of the Marie of Montlaux 04 at the first general meeting to discuss the issue with its residents.
Subtitles in English
https://youtu.be/UXfl2Tcdm1k
Les Mees: Started in 2015: An initial seventy million euro investment in 2015
https://wikimapia.org/24596768/Les-Mees-Solar-Farm
https://www.trinasolar.com/eu-en/resources/success-stories/les-mees
https://search.brave.com/search? q=Les+mee+solar+france&source=desktop
We are in a perfect position to provide this need.
We can provide up to 14.64 hectares to develop on our own land.
We are in the same area as Les Mees at a slightly lower altitude, and we can see the site across the valley.
We have an undisturbing position to other people visually from the valley, and we have the available land usable.
We also already have an access track to the potential solar park and existing electrical lines, both main cables and sub-local lines.
Parcel 244
The most accessible development area to start is our parcel 244, which is 0.8330 hectares or 8370 m2 (approximately 7500m2 usable) or three-quarters of a hectare. It is East and south-facing flat land, ready for immediate construction and production, and has an access track and local electrical distribution.
Expansion 270 & 271, and then further parcels can be added.
We can access and develop these additional expansion zones from the income and investments in the project.
These parcels have tracks to access them and have a primary electrical arrival point.
Main Power transformer
This power line goes to Sigonce and avoids the over-taxing problems of the Montlaux village and Cruis infrastructure.
In addition, the line was completely serviced in 2023 (Tree height topping) and the access track that follows it has had widening and maintenance completed also in 2023.
Proof of ownership
Parcel phases
We can provide up to 14.64 hectares to develop on our land.
Phase 1
Parcel 244 0.833 hectares
Phase 2
Parcels 270 & 271. 6.17 hectares
Marked on the map in RED are parcels that could be brought into this phase. To be confirmed.
Phase 3
Parcels 251, 267, 266, 265, 261. 3.57 hectares
Phase 4
Parcels 45, 46, 47, 48, 49. 4.1167 hectares
Environment & Questions
What lifespan do the panels have?
The lifespan of photovoltaic panels is estimated at 30 years, with two distinct guarantees offered by the manufacturers:
- Or 90% of initial performances are guaranteed throughout 10 to 12 years,
- Or 80% of initial performances are guaranteed throughout 20 to 25 years.
Can we recycle and recover solar panels?
Photovoltaic panels have a recovery rate of 95%, according to Soren (formerly PV-Cycle, a non-profit eco-organization financed by developers upstream of the commissioning of PV plants). In addition, when dismantling, the site can be returned to its natural state or find a new orientation according to the needs displayed by the territory. France is also the first European country to have a processing unit dedicated to recycling photovoltaic panels in Rousset (13).
When would the preliminary work begin?
Phase One
Preliminary work to respect its environmental commitments is not needed for phase one, grass cutting is the only preparation needed. Therefore, work could start immediately (subject to any legal obligations).
Phase Two to Four
Clearing* work must be carried out initially by cutting the trees and then during the fall period for the following reasons:
Reduced risk of destroying or disturbing nests/broods of species
* Not yet in the hibernation phase of reptiles, which allows them to escape from the disturbance caused by the machines
* A fire having made the soil infertile for regrowth, we are talking about clearing land with trees and sparse shrubs.
Summary
WHAT AN INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY to help solve some energy problems.
The time is right, and the moment to seize this opportunity is now. With panel operability being between 25-30 years.
I was approached over ten years ago to rent my land for a solar project. However, I declined because I did not believe it was the right time. However, with the governments in Europe, particularly France, now pushing for new projects, this changes things.
New tech is always advancing, and the project's viability can only increase we have calculated Mwatt per year based on 200 and 400-Mwatt production. This could be increased as the project develops.
Contact: Rod COOK at
