Located on the heights of Giurone, in Haute-Corse, the solar power plant covers 8 hectares of formerly abandoned land. Now redeveloped as a renewable electricity production site, the plant features 11,000 photovoltaic panels with a solar capacity of 4.8 MWp. It generates nearly 6.3 GWh of electricity per year, equivalent to the consumption of 4,000 people, heating included (ADEME source, 2023).
Equipped with a 7.5 MWh battery storage system, the plant can release energy produced during the day in the evening, during peak demand periods, thereby strengthening the stability and energy independence of the non-interconnected area (NIA).
By promoting a more local and decarbonised energy mix, the Giurone solar power plant contributes to Corsica’s energy transition and to the reduction of CO₂ emissions.
A model of energy efficiency
Thanks to a solar tracking system, the panels automatically adjust their orientation to follow the sun’s path. This technology optimises solar irradiation capture and increases electricity production by nearly 10% compared with a fixed installation.
The Giurone power plant thus embodies Corsica Sole’s vision: a high-performance, sustainable energy production site deeply rooted in its territory.
The combination of generation and storage makes solar power both environmentally efficient and economically virtuous
Innovative technology
The Giurone site was also the first to be equipped with Corsica Sole’s intelligent Energy Management System (EMS).
This system controls production, storage and energy reinjection into the grid in real time, ensuring a more local, smarter and more controlled use of solar electricity.
A successful ecological redevelopment
The project is part of an environmentally responsible land-use approach.
To maintain the site’s 8 hectares naturally, a flock of 150 sheep provides year-round grazing.
This method limits the use of mechanical equipment, reduces noise pollution and CO₂ emissions, while promoting soil regeneration and local biodiversity.
A sheepfold has also been built on site to sustainably structure this pastoral activity and strengthen the link between the energy transition and traditional agricultural know-how.
Location
Giurone,
Haute-Corse (2B)
Key figures
Capacity
4.8 MWp
Annual energy production
6.3 GWh
Surface area
8 hectares
Solar panels*
11,000
Energy storage capacity
7.5 MWh
*supplied with electricity (including heating)
4,800 peoples*
