At Bazancourt in the Marne, a local agricultural photovoltaic plant has undergone a major upgrade, boosting its electricity production capacity by 51 percent. This project includes a new system allowing nearby users to share and consume the electricity generated locally, marking a shift in how renewable energy is used and valued in France.
The company Feedgy led the transformation of an agricultural rooftop solar plant in Bazancourt. Their approach involved three key steps: upgrading the existing solar installation, adding a new solar plant, and launching a system that allows multiple users to share the electricity produced. This method helps maximize the use of the land and the energy generated.
Originally, the solar plant owned by farmer Alain Bourdaire had a capacity of 167.04 kWc. After Feedgy's upgrade, the capacity increased to 183.34 kWc, a 10 percent improvement. In addition, a new solar plant with a capacity of 69.08 kWc was installed in the space freed up by the upgrade, raising the total capacity to 252.42 kWc. This combined effort results in a 51 percent increase in the site's overall power output.
To use the newly generated electricity more effectively, Feedgy started a collective self-consumption operation in April 2026. This initiative connects four nearby users—three individuals and a local Carrefour Contact store—to share the electricity produced, following agreed-upon distribution rules. This approach aims to reduce energy waste and create local economic benefits.
As the first French solar plants reach the end of their initial operational contracts, there is a growing need to find new ways to use and value the electricity they produce. Bashar Chreim, head of the energy valorization department at Feedgy, notes that the challenge now is not just to maintain these installations but to enhance their potential through technical improvements and innovative energy usage models. The shift is driven by the need to ensure the long-term sustainability of these early solar projects.
French Agricultural Solar Plant Expands Capacity and Introduces Collective Self-Consumption
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