Featured in Automation in motion – 05-2010

The way to France

France: After a slow start, the French PV market enjoys the status of being the fourth largest connected power market in Europe. Below is an overview of the main procedures and administrative approvals necessary when setting up a photovoltaic installation in mainland France or French overseas territory.

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pv magazine

17 Sep 2010

To obtain a licence for a photovoltaic system, a declaration to the Ministry of Energy is required for installations ranging from a 250 kilowatt to 4.5 megawatt peak. For installations exceeding 4.5MWp, the producer has to apply for an operating licence issued by the Ministry. The licence is personal and cannot be transferred. In the …

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