THE COMPANY ACTIVITY AREA PROJECTS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CAREERS INVESTORS CONTACT U.S THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW SECTOR SOLAR There are several types of solar energy: photovoltaic solar energy, passive solar energy and solar thermal energy. The Avignonet-Lauragais solar siteuses photovoltaic solar energy that converts photons from the sun into direct current through the physical properties of semiconductor materials. To do this, solar panels are made up of photovoltaic cells, electronic components that generate electricity when exposed to light. The current obtained can be converted into alternating current and transmitted to the network or stored in a reserve of batteries. It is estimated that more than 100 GW of solar photovoltaic energy is currently installed in the world. Boralex also undertakes not to alter the nature of the soil and to restore the land at the end of the operating life. The positive impacts on the environment of this mode of production are numerous: contains technological elements that can be produced from recycled materials; reduces greenhouse gas emissions; has no impact on surrounding ecosystems; is silent; has little or no impact on the landscape. SOME FACTS ABOUT SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC ENERGY: Photovoltaic installations last more than 20 years and the module lifetime warranty can go up to 25 years depending on the manufacturer. In 2007, the main European industrialists created the PV CYCLE association , the objective of which is to structure the recycling sector for photovoltaic modules and the implementation of voluntary approaches to recovering PV waste. The objective of PV CYCLE is to achieve 85% recycling of end-of-life modules by 2015. POUR EN SAVOIR PLUS SUR L'ÉNERGIE SOLAIRE : RESSOURCES NATURELLES CANADA – Énergie solaire photovoltaïque ADEME – Énergie solaire photovoltaïque Photovoltaïque Syndicat des énergies renouvelables VOIR NOS PROJETS Projets Carrières Fil de nouvelles Nous joindre L'entreprise Secteurs d'activité Développement durable Investisseurs À propos Valeurs Historique Gouvernance Stratégie de croissance Éolien Hydroélectrique Solaire Thermique Publications Employés Environnement Communautés Développement économique Dons et commandites Trousse de l'investisseur Documents financiers Événements et présentations FAQ Conditions d'utilisation Confidentiality declaration