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European markets set daily solar records for September Italy, Spain and Portugal all set new records for solar produced on a September day last week but also recorded their highest daily electricity prices in several years as gas prices rose to their highest level since early 2023.
Patrick Jowett
2 hours ago
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France updates list of certified low-carbon photovoltaic modules Certisolis has updated its list of PV modules holding Simplified Carbon Assessment (ECS) certificates, required for certain French solar support schemes. The certification body has also introduced new tools and procedures to ease the transition to updated carbon-assessment rules.
Marie Beyer
Sep 04, 2026
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During heatwave, solar power supports France’s grid as nuclear output slows Heatwaves and drought have forced several French nuclear reactors offline, while strong solar generation has helped stabilize the grid. As solar output falls after sunset, battery storage could help meet high evening demand and reduce reliance on gas-fired generation.
Gwénaëlle Deboutte
Aug 17, 2026
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France extends tax credit for cleantech industry for 3 years France is extending its C3IV green industry tax credit to support investment across the battery, wind, solar and heat pump value chains, as part of its reindustrialization strategy. The extension is expected to support around 40 projects by 2030.
François Puthod
Aug 14, 2026
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France sees sharp rise in solar module recycling France collected 13,760 tonnes of end-of-life solar modules in 2025, up 40% from the previous year, as recycling activity accelerates. Government agency Soren expects annual volumes to reach nearly 180,000 tonnes by 2040, underscoring the growing importance of recycling to Europe’s industrial supply chain.
Gwénaëlle Deboutte
Aug 12, 2026
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France adds 2.9 GW of solar in H1 France connected 1.496 GW of solar PV capacity in Q2 2026, including 48 MW paired with storage, bringing first-half additions to around 2.9 GW.
Gwénaëlle Deboutte
Aug 11, 2026
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France expands renewable curtailment mechanism amid negative prices, lowers threshold to 1 MW France will expand its renewable curtailment mechanism to more solar and wind installations, lowering the capacity threshold from 10 MW to 1 MW in two stages from December 2026. The rules target periods of negative electricity prices, with EDF preparing affected operators for remote shutdowns while maintaining existing compensation arrangements.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
Aug 10, 2026
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Engie, Legrand sign France’s first 24/7 renewable energy supply deal Engie says the supply agreement, concluded for 2029 to 2031, is the first of its kind in France. The deal will see Engie match renewable electricity production and offtaker consumption for Legrand on an hourly basis.
Matthew Lynas
Aug 03, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Solmeria opens platform for buying solar, storage projects The French company, formerly known as Ferme Solaire, launched the new marketplace for buying and selling solar and storage projects in Europe earlier this month.
François Puthod
Jul 28, 2026