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Over 11 Billion Euros for Strengthening Europe’s Wind Energy Supply Chain
A favorable trend in strengthening the European industry that manufactures wind power equipment is being recorded across Europe. More than 30 European factories are currently expanding or under construction. New production lines for cables, as reported by WindEurope, are being…
Liquid Biomass Instead of Fossil Fuels – A New Energy Landscape for Corsica
On Corsica, an island with over 350,000 inhabitants, an ambitious energy project promises to redefine the island’s energy dynamics and significantly reduce CO2 emissions. The French state-owned company EDF is launching the Ricanto bioenergy plant, a cutting-edge facility that will…
Mechanisms to Combat Energy Price Volatility – France’s Plan
The French government recently proposed a new mechanism known as the Rendez-vous Clause, designed to adjust electricity taxes in line with market fluctuations in energy prices. The plan is expected to be part of the 2025 budget, aiming to reduce…
New Solar Capacity in France Exceeds 3 GW in the First Nine Months
France has taken another step forward in the development of its solar capacity in 2024. By installing approximately 3.32 gigawatts (GW) of new solar systems in the first nine months, the country has further advanced its renewable energy capabilities. According…
50.4 Million Euros Secured for the Largest Floating Solar Power Plant in Europe
The trend of increasing solar power capacity is expanding to water surfaces, and one of the largest such projects in Europe is being built in northwestern France. After the project faced financing challenges, construction is now secured through a loan.…
French Municipality Plans to Build a Solar Power Plant in a Cemetery
An unusual solar venture will soon be realized in the French municipality of Saint-Joachim, more precisely in the municipal cemetery. As reported by the French media, the municipality intends to install 5,000 solar panels on the canopies above the graves…
France Commits to Big Offshore Wind Volumes
Last year France raised its offshore wind target for 2050 to 45 GW, with an intermediate target of 18 GW by 2035. On 2 May the Government published a new offshore auction schedule. It clarifies auction timelines, identifies new sites…