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4 FAQs about Solar power generation in glass house in Lyon France

How many solar installations are there in Lyon Confluence?

The neighbourhood has more than 40 solar installations, says Bruno Gaiddon of Hespul, an association specialising in renewable energies, which advises Lyon Confluence. He adds, “This neighbourhood is a kind of laboratory for what will be generated in France in future.”

How much does it cost to install solar panels in France?

He only has to use electricity from the grid when there's no solar available — chiefly at night. Diab spent €17,000 having the panels installed. The sum was unusually high partly because his house is so big: the average cost of home installation in France is about €10,000, without a storage battery.

Is Lyon a hotbed for solar?

Lyon's hotbed for solar is La Confluence, the neighbourhood sandwiched between the confluence of the Saône and Rhône rivers in the city centre. It used to be an ugly industrial zone but in the past two decades, homes, offices and shops have replaced decayed factories, warehouses, rail yards and a prison.

How many solar panels are there in Marché Gare?

Standing on the Marché Gare's roof, you glimpse the black edges of solar panels on several nearby buildings. The neighbourhood has more than 40 solar installations, says Bruno Gaiddon of Hespul, an association specialising in renewable energies, which advises Lyon Confluence.

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