Public solar energy French Southern Territories

France is aiming to increase its solar PV capacity from 11.5 GW in March 2021 to 23 GW by the end of 2023. The country offers for small-scale solar PV up to 100 kWp on rooftops for self-consumption, with a specific grid tariff for collective users and exemption from the domestic tax on electricity for projects under 1 MW. However, a proposal to reduce solar PV subsidies for ongoing projects until 2030 has created controversy, affecting the sector's growth. [pdf]

FAQS about Public solar energy French Southern Territories

How many solar panels does France have?

France currently has around 13.2GW of installed solar. Image: Apex Energies. France will aim to have more than 100GW of installed solar PV capacity by 2050, President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday as part of a new energy strategy that will see the country double down on building new nuclear plants.

How much solar power does France have in 2022?

Solar power in France including overseas territories reached an installed capacity figure of 11.2 GW in 2020, and rose further to 17.1 GW at the end of 2022. Government plans announced in 2022 foresee solar PV capacity in France rising to 100 GW by 2050.

Is France a good country for solar power?

In 2016, France was ranked 4th in the EU by installed capacity and 14th in terms of PV capacity by inhabitant at 107.3 Wp/Inhab compared to the EU average of 197.8 Wp/Inhab for the year. The country's largest completed solar park to date was the 300 MW Cestas Solar Park.

How big is residential solar PV in France?

The average size of residential solar PV systems is estimated to be 3.24 kW moving to 2030. The technical potential for residential solar PV in France is estimated at 34,810 MW. The payback time for residential Solar PV in France is 25.1 years as of 2015.

Which energy company has the biggest solar portfolio in France?

ENGIE is a gas utility also present in the development and generation of electricity capacity - and has the biggest solar portfolio in France at around 1 GW (3 GW worldwide). Almost all local authorities have climate energy plans that are generally ambitious in terms of photovoltaic development.

How much does solar cost in France?

A French law passed in 2023 will require parking lots larger than 50,000 square feet (4,600 m 2) to build solar canopies covering half their area. This could result in installed capacity of 6.75–11.25 gigawatts, at a cost of $8.7–14.6 billion. The insolation in France ranges from 3 sun hours/day in the north to 5 sun hours/day in the south.