Alata solar power plant with storage (Corsica)

Developed on 10 hectares in the heart of the municipality of Alata, in Southern Corsica, the solar power plant is a pioneering site for the island’s energy transition.

With an installed capacity of 4.4 MWp and 13,455 photovoltaic panels, it produces around 5.5 GWh of green electricity per year, equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of 2,800 people, heating included.

Commissioned in 2015, it is Corsica’s first hybrid solar power plant combining photovoltaic generation and energy storage. With a storage capacity of 4.3 MWh, the system stores energy produced during the day and releases it in the evening, during peak demand periods.

This innovative solution helps reduce the use of fossil fuels on the island and strengthens the stability of the island’s electricity grid, while actively contributing to national decarbonisation objectives.

A visionary project for Corsica

The Alata power plant represents a key milestone in the history of solar energy in Corsica.

As early as 2014, Corsica Sole chose this site to test a pioneering production and storage model, perfectly suited to the specific constraints of non-interconnected areas.

Thanks to its power conversion technology and real-time intelligent control system, the plant regulates the power injected into the grid, ensuring a constant balance between local production and consumption.

This approach foreshadows the sustainable energy systems of tomorrow, in which renewable energies are optimised and controlled to meet the needs of island territories.

A model of ecological integration

Beyond its technical performance, the Alata power plant illustrates Corsica Sole’s commitment to integrating its projects into their natural environment.

The site hosts an eco-grazing activity: sheep maintain the vegetation beneath the solar panels. This gentle method—without mechanical equipment or chemical inputs—helps preserve soils, promote local flora and maintain traditional agricultural activity.

This natural maintenance model demonstrates the successful coexistence of technological innovation and respect for living ecosystems, while strengthening the link between renewable energy and rural heritage.

A project rooted in its territory

From its inauguration, the Alata power plant was recognised as a collective success. For the municipality, it represents a symbol of controlled modernity, combining territorial identity and sustainable development.