Solar roofs in Corsica: when every square metre becomes a source of energy
As DLMC’s solar roof project nears completion, Corsica Sole is taking the opportunity to highlight an essential aspect of its business: the installation of photovoltaic roofs in Corsica.
These roofs, whether agricultural, communal, educational or recreational, play a key role in the local energy transition. They also make it possible to enhance existing, often under-used surfaces.
Two projects soon to be operational
Corsica Sole is making rapid progress on two major solar projects.
The first involves the company DLMC (Dépannage Location Mécanique Corse), in partnership with Corse Clim Elec.
The second is led by JJFM, the company that owns a building leased to La Poste and Occaz Pneus, in collaboration with Solaire Corse.
At the DLMC site, we have installed a discreet and efficient solar roof. It produces local, low-carbon electricity that is perfectly suited to the industrial context. This project illustrates our expertise in photovoltaic integration.
Our project for DLMC in figures:
- Installed capacity: 280 kWp
- Estimated annual production: 400 MWh
- Roof area used: 1,700 m²
Our project for JJFM, in figures:
- Installed capacity: 100 kWp
- Estimated annual production: 160 MWh
- Roof area used: 1,000 m²
Roofs serving the region
In addition to these two projects, Corsica Sole has already completed numerous installations across the island. Each project illustrates our desire to combine green energy production with local utility.
In Pieve, an agricultural shed was built to house a sheep farm. This shed, with a capacity of 100 kWp, now captures the sun’s energy and thus contributes to more sustainable agriculture. The structure shows that it is possible to combine energy production and agriculture.
At Corsica Zoo, a 100 kWp solar shed has been built in accordance with coastal law standards to blend into the landscape. This structure will enable the zoo to protect its equipment and keep food for the zoo animals in a dry, covered place, sheltered from bad weather or high temperatures, thereby increasing the site’s energy autonomy.
In Principellu, the roof of a primary school is home to photovoltaic panels, providing an exemplary and educational source of energy. The Principellu roof is capable of producing 150 MWh per year, enabling the municipality of Furiani to commit to the energy transition.
In Venaco, a 300 kWp shed has been built for the municipality. This structure is multi-purpose, as in addition to producing green energy, it hosts the Corsican Cheese Fair and houses tennis courts and a pétanque court. This project is part of a local sustainable development and energy initiative, which Corsica Sole supports in its vision of energy production.
33 solar projects for 4.45 MWp installed
Under the name CS20, Corsica Sole has developed a set of 33 photovoltaic roof and shed projects in Corsica. This represents an installed capacity of 4.45 MWp.
This figure reflects the growing popularity of these models, which combine land efficiency, energy performance and local development.
Making the most of every roof to produce clean energy
Our solar roofs transform unused spaces into renewable electricity generation units. Without noise pollution or impact on the landscape, they generate immediate benefits for the environment and energy budgets.
A long-term commitment to Corsica
Through these projects, Corsica Sole is affirming its vision: to make Corsica an energy-positive region, where every roof counts. These discreet but powerful installations are an essential piece of the island’s energy puzzle.