Floating solar is an alternative to the lack of land space capable of accommodating large-scale solar power plants on the ground or on roofs, floating solar energy installed on unused water bodies (quarry lakes, irrigation ponds, dam reservoirs, etc.) is a promising avenue to explore for the photovoltaic industry.

EDF Renewables is currently managing a floating solar power plant project on the reservoir of the Lazer hydroelectric plant in Hautes-Alpes. With an installed capacity of 19.82 MWp, the plant will cover two-thirds of the reservoir’s surface area.