The public inquiry, ordered by the prefect of Calvados, concerning the agrivoltaic power plant project in Croissanville, at a place called Les Pérelles, along departmental road 138 B, will begin.
It will be held from Tuesday October 15 to Friday November 22, 2024. It will not only allow citizens of the territory to consult the details of the project, but also to submit their observations.
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Annual production of 21 GWh
The company Renantis France plans to install 34,112 solar panels oriented East-West, spread over a fenced area of 26.7 hectares. This project will allow the owner-operator to secure and sustain his sheep breeding activity. The estimated annual production is around 21 GWh, with a peak power of 20.8 MWp. In addition, two delivery stations, five transformation stations and two 120 m flexible tanks3 will be installed.
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Throughout the duration of the investigation, residents will be able to consult the file in paper format at the town halls of Mézidon Vallée d’Auge and that of Croissanville.
An investigating commissioner will be on duty: October 29 and November 16, at the Mézidon Vallée d’Auge Town Hall and October 15 and November 22, the closing date of the investigation. In addition, registers will be made available to collect comments and proposals from citizens.