Campet-et-Lamolère solar power plant – France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region)

A renewable energy project combined with heritage preservation

The Campet-et-Lamolère solar power plant is part of a rehabilitation initiative on land severely damaged by Storm Klaus in 2009.
The de Pins family, owners of the Château de Campet—an architectural landmark located just 2 kilometres from the plant—decided to transform land formerly dedicated to forestry into a modern solar power facility.

This project not only revives an abandoned site, but also generates revenue to finance the restoration and preservation of the château, ensuring the transmission of this historic heritage to future generations.

An innovative energy partnership

As part of this project, Corsica Sole signed a 20-year Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) with a leading European steel manufacturer.

This innovative contract secures a fixed-price supply of green electricity, demonstrating how synergies between industrial players and renewable energy producers can accelerate the energy transition.

Environmental measures and local development

Aware of the ecological impact of its facilities, Corsica Sole has implemented ambitious compensatory measures to preserve local biodiversity:

• More than 10 hectares of forest will be replanted in the Pyrenees,
• A stream identified during environmental impact studies has been designated as a protected area, safeguarding associated ecosystems.

A continuous environmental monitoring programme will be carried out throughout the plant’s operational life to ensure the long-term preservation of ecological balance.

The power plant also contributes to local development by generating tax revenues for the municipality and supporting local employment, thereby strengthening the regional economic fabric.

Advanced technology and ESG commitment

The Campet-et-Lamolère solar power plant stands out through the use of photovoltaic modules supplied by DMEGC Solar.

Thanks to TOPCon technology, these panels achieve efficiency levels above 22%, even in low-light conditions, and offer exceptional durability, with an expected lifespan of more than 30 years.

This technological choice, aligned with environmental, social and governance (ESG) requirements, reflects Corsica Sole’s commitment to high-performance, sustainable and environmentally responsible energy production.