France’s PV hits 8 GW milestone
The French solar market grew by 49% last year, with new additions reaching a total capacity of 875 MW.
France’s CNR secures aggregation contract from Redan Solar
The contract relates to 17 MW of solar assigned by the French government in recent auctions – a capacity that is expected to come online this summer.
Shinsung secures 64 MW solar cell order from France
The monocrystalline cells from the Korean manufacturer will be shipped to the French subsidiary of Chinese solar company, Upsolar.
EDF 2017 financials squeezed as utility accelerates transition from nuclear to renewables
Despite hitting annual sales targets, revenue slips following fall in nuclear and hydropower prices in French utility’s key markets. New Solar Plan forms backdrop of renewable energy transition, company says.
Total invests in semiconductor, PV research
The parent company of SunPower and the French National Research Agency have launched a new initiative aimed at developing new plasma processing methods for semiconductors and solar PV.
France reduces FITs for rooftop PV up to 100 kW
The French energy regulator has decided to reduce FITs for the first quarter of this year by between 1.2 and 5%.
EDF expands off-grid business in Africa
The French utility will now partner with U.S.-based Off Grid Electric in Ghana.
Leading research institutes to collaborate on flexible CIGS
Two of Europe’s leading research institutes, Germany’s Centre for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden Württemberg (ZSW) and the Institut Photovoltaïque D’Île de France (IPVF) have announced plans to closely cooperate in researching concepts for flexible solar cells utilizing CIGS technology.
Total completes solar plant at its biorefinery in France
The 8 MW facility is relying on solar modules from the group’s unit, SunPower.
Baywa plugs in 41 MW solar park in southwestern France
The solar park was built on an area previously used for logging and which has been unused for several years.
