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April 28, 2025
Boralex strengthens its leadership in renewables with a growth strategy in Europe

The company plans to reach 2.8GW operational in Europe by 2030, with a focus on wind, solar, and storage. France and the United Kingdom are the pillars of the strategy from Boralex, that combines greenfield development and acquisitions.

April 23, 2025
Europe debates the future of energy: renewable integration, storage, and electric vehicles

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The second edition of the “Storage, Renewables, and Electric Vehicles Integration Forum,” organized by Mobility Portal Europe and Strategic Energy Europe, will be held virtually on May 21 and 22. Leaders and experts will analyze the challenges and opportunities for accelerating the integration of renewable energy in Europe.

April 22, 2025
Uncertainty grows: Could the new Net Zero Industry Act raise the costs of offshore wind power?

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With the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) coming into force, developers fear they won’t be able to meet industrial requirements without higher price caps. “Will politicians accept a higher price cap? It’s not certain, and that creates a lot of uncertainty,” says Matteo Bernard of France renouvelables. Meanwhile, France is seeking to increase its offshore wind capacity 12-fold in just a decade.

April 21, 2025
France adjusts its green hydrogen strategy: lowers targets but strengthens the value chain

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The French government has updated its national hydrogen strategy and set a new target of 4.5 GW of electrolysis by 2030, up from the 6.5 GW established in 2020. Despite the cuts, investments totaling €9 billion are maintained, and the commitment to a national value chain, specialized training, and the promotion of strategic industrial sectors is strengthened.

April 21, 2025
Wind sector presents recommendations to turn innovation into industrial competitiveness

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The sector calls on the EU to establish a European Fund for Wind Research & Competitiveness under the next EU budget. The Fund should safeguard the competitiveness of the European wind industry and to secure Europe’s technology sovereignty in clean tech.

April 21, 2025
RESkill4NetZero project launches to develop trainings and boost clean energy careers

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The project, funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ programme, officially kicked off with a vibrant and collaborative meeting among project partners.

April 21, 2025
Belga Solar seeks to expand its 100% European solar panels and calls for fair market rules

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The Belgian company, the only solar panel manufacturer certified as a B Corp in Europe, is moving forward with an international expansion strategy and is committed to European industrialization in the face of “unfair competition” from Asian products.

April 15, 2025
The French renewable energy sector defends wind power as a strategic pillar in the face of court decisions

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In light of recent court rulings on biodiversity and landscapes, the Syndicat des Énergies Renouvelables reaffirms that onshore wind power reduces France’s dependence on fossil fuels, which cost €62.5 billion in 2024, and contributes to the country’s energy sovereignty and transition.

April 14, 2025
France, racing against time: the challenge of reaching its offshore wind potential in the face of Northern Europe’s leadership

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Despite having the second-largest offshore wind potential in Europe, France has only 1.5 GW in operation and faces a complex path marked by administrative obstacles, high investment costs, and limited infrastructure. The country is targeting 18 GW by 2035, but current projects will not be ready before 2028, according to an analysis by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA).

April 10, 2025
France is accelerating its renewable PPAs, but is still far behind its European neighbors

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The PPA market in France has grown since the energy crisis, but remains in its infancy: between 2019 and 2023, it barely reached 2.2 GW of installed capacity, compared to the 12 GW awarded in public auctions. Eighty-one percent of the contracts are for photovoltaic projects, with average terms of 19 years and prices reaching as high as €100/MWh.

April 7, 2025
France cancels the license for the largest onshore wind farm project planned for its territory

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The Nancy Administrative Court of Appeal has revoked the permit for the 226 MW Mont des Quatre Faux wind farm, which comprises more than 60 wind turbines owned by the French company EDF Renewables and the Belgian company Renner.

March 28, 2025
France reshapes its rooftop solar tariff framework “S21”: What does the industry think?

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On March 26, the French government published a comprehensive reform of the S21 tariff scheme for rooftop solar installations up to 500 kWc. The changes include new eligibility criteria, segmented tariffs, industrial resilience requirements, and the opening to simplified auction mechanisms. The renewable sector warns about uncertainty and negative impacts on self-consumption.

March 27, 2025
The CRE publishes the deliberation relating to its instruction for the 7th period of the “PPE2 PV Sol” call for tenders

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The Directorate General for Energy and Climate proposed to retain 103 applications for a total power of 887.46 MWc (power demand of 925 MWc) and a weighted average price of €79.09/MWh, a slight decrease of €0.19/MWh compared to the previous period.

March 25, 2025
Germany and Thailand establish energy dialogue

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Germany and Thailand have signed a joint declaration to establish a German-Thai Energy Dialogue, focusing on energy cooperation, decarbonization, and renewable energy. The initiative will enhance collaboration through political consultations, workshops, and joint projects, benefiting both countries’ economies and energy security.

March 20, 2025
The French government launched a public consultation for the A010 offshore wind auction with a capacity of 8.4 GW to 9.2 GW.

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France is committed to continuing the development of both fixed and floating offshore wind with the new A010 auction to be launched in the coming months. The public consultation will be open until April 4th, and all interested parties will be able to submit their comments.

March 12, 2025
France defines its energy roadmap until 2035: Offshore wind and the transition to a decarbonized mix

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The French government has launched a public consultation on its third Multiannual Energy Program (PPE3) for the 2025-2035 period, setting ambitious targets for offshore wind, marine renewable energy, and reducing dependence on fossil fuels. It will be open for public consultation until April 5.

March 5, 2025
SolarPower Europe launches new initiative for European solar manufacturers to tap into global markets

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The International Solar Manufacturing Initiative (ISMI) was launched in Brussels in the presence of representatives from the European Commission and the European Investment Bank, with a statement of support from eight European solar manufacturers.

February 19, 2025
Today industry leaders debate the future of renewable energy in the “Storage, Renewable and Electric Vehicles Integration Forum”

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Follow the Storage, Renewable and Electric Vehicles Integration Forum today from 1:00 PM (Central European Time). A free virtual event where industry leaders will discuss the future of energy and electric mobility. The forum will feature renowned companies such as Jinko Solar, and Black&Veatch.Don’t miss it!

February 17, 2025
Concern in the solar industry: Government’s S21 reform threatens investments and jobs

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The French government has imposed a retroactive moratorium on photovoltaic installations of less than 500 kWp (S21 segment), creating uncertainty in the sector. Arnaud Raymond, an independent recruiter specializing in renewable energy in France, warns that this decision directly impacts small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), putting more than 60,000 jobs at risk and reducing the competitiveness of the solar industry.

February 14, 2025
Government imposes moratorium on rooftop solar and creates uncertainty in the sector

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The proposed changes will reduce public support for small and medium-sized solar installations, which could slow down sector development and threaten thousands of jobs. SER and ENERPLAN demand an urgent review.

February 14, 2025
70 GW target: BSH launches wind and ocean measurement campaign with DWD for expansion of offshore wind energy

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Measuring buoys have been anchored 280 kilometers off the North Sea coast as part of an international collaboration with Fugro Norway. The first measurement data are already providing exciting insights, marking a significant step forward in offshore research and development.