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World’s largest, 78 kWp floating solar plant powers Paris Olympic village


The world’s largest floating solar power plant, with a capacity of 78 kWp, has been unveiled along the Seine for Paris 2024.

In a groundbreaking move for sustainable energy, the world’s largest floating and mobile solar power plant has been unveiled along the banks of the Seine in Paris. In an interview with PV Magazine France, Franck Chauveau, EDF’s Director of Major Project Development for Île-de-France, described this achievement, stating, “This is the first time in the world that we have sailed a photovoltaic power plant. The introduction of this floating solar plant offers a significant advantage over traditional generator-based power solutions for large-scale events like the Olympics, trade fairs, and festivals.

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