When will the new feed-in tariffs for solar energy be regulated in France?

Paris/Freiburg/Berlin - Since last year, the French solar industry has been waiting for the new decree of 12 January to be issued regulating the new feed-in tariffs for solar energy. The new decree was finally published on 14 January, and is now valid for solar plants not yet in operation.

Are solar panels a good investment in France?

As electricity prices continue to soar in France - up 60% in four years - more people are turning towards solar panel kits, which promise to help users save on energy costs and installation prices. The estimated extra cost of electricity in 2024, compared to 2020, is €540 per household per year.

Will French government ease subsidising rooftop solar projects?

The French government last week unveiled plans to ease the mechanism for subsidising rooftop solar projects and put a cap on the reduction of feed-in tariffs (FiTs) for larger projects.

Are French solar installations bolstered by a new law?

Beyond falling prices, the IEA PVPS report said solar installations were bolstered by the measures introduced in the French government’s Law for the Acceleration of Renewable Energies which came into force in 2023. A requirement that competitive tender winners share some of the added value with locals.

Can solar panels work in winter in France?

“In winter, for one thing, it's not possible,” said Ms Constanza, referring to the fact that the winter in France rarely provides enough sunlight for solar panels to work to any kind of useful capacity. “You could have storage batteries, but they're very expensive, they pollute, and they probably won't even be enough.

Do car parks need solar roofs in France?

A requirement that competitive tender winners share some of the added value with locals. Car ports and car parks have become a significant driver of solar adoption in France. In November 2022, the government passed a law requiring all large car parks to have solar roofs from mid-2023.