Solar power refers to the energy harnessed from sunlight using various technologies, primarily photovoltaic cells and solar thermal systems. Photovoltaic cells convert sunlight directly into electricity through the photovoltaic effect, while solar thermal systems capture sunlight to heat a fluid, which can be used to produce steam that drives turbines for electricity generation. Solar power is considered a renewable and sustainable energy source because it relies on the sun, which is abundant and inexhaustible on a human timescale. This form of energy generation reduces reliance on fossil fuels, lowers greenhouse gas emissions, and can decrease dependence on centralized power grids. Solar power can be deployed at various scales, from small residential systems to large utility-scale solar farms. It plays a critical role in transitioning to clean energy sources as part of efforts to combat climate change and promote energy independence.
Residents of Versigny and Rosières oppose a proposed agrivoltaic project by TTF Energy, dubbed Greenlight Valois, on 53 hectares of agricultural land. The project aims to install over 70,000 photovoltaic…