Gwénaëlle Deboutte
France deployed more than 2 GW of PV in first nine months of 2021
The country’s cumulative PV capacity reached 13.3 GW at the end of September. This year’s growth was triggered by a strong increase in utility-scale solar projects.
Developers building solar park along French highway
The five-hectare project is part of the Vinci Group’s plan to develop unused areas close to the motorways operated by its unit Vinci Autoroute.
France’s tender for utility scale solar concludes with final average price of $0.06475/kWh
The procurement exercise’s final average price is 3% lower than that of the previous tender of the same kind. Around 636 MW of PV capacity was allocated by the French authorities.
France announces 10 measures to support PV deployment
France has announced a new 10-measure plan to facilitate solar deployment, featuring new and existing provisions. It is designed to support the installation of more than 3 GW per year throughout the country by the end of 2025.
TotalEnergies commissions vertical agrivoltaic demonstrator in northeastern France
The 240 kW facility was built with the support of German mounting system provider Next2Sun.
More details on France’s new FIT for PV projects up to 500 kW
The provisions for a fixed feed-in tariff (FIT) for all PV systems up to 500 kW in size have finally been published in France’s Official Journal – after an agonizing two year wait. pv magazine France provides the low down on tariffs, caps, carbon criteria, and integration.
French government confirms FIT of €0.098/kWh for PV systems up to 500 kW
PV project developers can secure France’s feed-in tariff without participating in tenders.
Agrivoltaics for viticulture
French specialist Sun’Agri installed a pilot facility on five hectares in southern France in 2018. Its goal is to protect the vines from weather hazards and to improve the quality of the wine by lowering its alcohol content. The first harvest took place in mid-September.
France’s second largest PV plant comes online
Built by the developers TSE and Enerparc, the facility has a capacity of 152 MW and is located in Marville, in northeastern France.
France’s largest PV carport is under construction
A 29 MW solar carport is being built by Engie at the factory of car manufacturer Stellantis in Sochaux. The plant is scheduled to begin commercial operation in October 2022.
