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Does France have a photovoltaic market?

This report offers a comprehensive analysis of France’s photovoltaic market and developments over the past year. 2023 was a record-breaking year for PV installations in France, with a total of 4.0 GW of new photovoltaic capacity added to the grid, pushing the country’s cumulative capacity to 24.5 GW DC.

Does France have a solar energy sector?

The exponential growth of the solar photovoltaic energy sector in France has never stopped since its inception in the early 2000s. In 2023, the PV energy capacity in France amounted to approximately 20.5 gigawatts, making France the fifth European country for cumulative PV capacity that year.

How much solar power does France have in 2024?

In 2024 alone, the country added 4.6 GW of new solar capacity, bringing its cumulative total to 22.1 GW.1 This growth shows no signs of slowing. According to SolarPower Europe, France’s operational solar capacity could reach 52 GW by 2028, implying an additional 30 GW of installations over the next four years.2

How is France preparing for a solar project?

To meet these targets, France will rely heavily on structured tendering procedures. Beginning in the first half of 2025, the government plans to launch two annual tenders for ground-mounted solar projects, each awarding 1 GW of capacity. In parallel, three rooftop solar tenders per year are scheduled, with each round targeting approximately 300 MW.

What are France's photovoltaic policies?

The framework for developing photovoltaics policies in France falls within the long term National Low Carbon Strategy (SNBC, 2050 horizon) and the 10-year Energy Programme Decree (PPE). The Pluriannual Energy Programme (PPE) still sets the target for French photovoltaic capacity at 20.1 GW in 2023 and at least 35.1 GW in 2028.

Will France achieve 48.1 GW of photovoltaic capacity by 2050?

The updated targets specified in the plan aim for France to achieve 48.1 GW of photovoltaic capacity by 2030 and 140 GW by 2050. However, the PPE has not been updated to reflect this.