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Preparing for take-off

A boom in self-consumption and gigawatt-auctions for solar parks are drawing developers to France’s historically underwhelming photovoltaics market. Europe’s dozy giant has long punched beneath its weight, but pro-renewable reforms are helping the country cut red tape and unlock its vast solar potential.

By

benedictodonnell

13 May 2019

While France now boasts a large pipeline of solar projects, installations have been slowed by issues with obtaining construction permission and grid-connection approval. | Image: Engie

With 4 GW of projects in the pipeline and more than 20 GW scheduled for auction over the coming decade, the French photovoltaics market is rapidly emerging as a heavyweight in Europe’s solar renaissance, one that is attracting investment both from within and beyond its borders.“Due to its size, growth, and regulatory framework, France is …

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