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.

Issue 05-2019

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

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