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Origin and history

The church of Saint-Vaast de Loos-en-Gohelle is a Catholic building located in the Pas-de-Calais region of Hauts-de-France. Rebuilt in 1925 after being completely destroyed during the First World War, it embodies the resilience of the community to the ravages of the conflict. Its architecture, although modern for the time, is part of the tradition of local parish churches.

In the 2000s, the roof of the church, damaged by time, required major renovation. Rather than replacing slates, the municipality opted for an innovative solution: the installation of solar panels in 2013. This initiative, pioneer in the Hauts-de-France, covers 234 m2 and produces 32 000 kW per year, while generating revenue for the municipality through the sale of electricity to Energoop.

The Saint-Vaast church thus becomes a symbol of the local ecological transition. Less expensive than a traditional renovation thanks to public aid, this facility illustrates Loos-en-Gohelle's commitment to renewable energies. Today it is one of the first solar churches in France, combining religious heritage and environmental innovation.

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