Will France increase its solar power capacity by 2023?

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 feed-in tariffs 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.

What is the solar energy policy in France?

France's solar energy policy has made it profitable, after subsidies, to install and operate PV panels in most parts of the country. This has led to a proliferation of project-development companies that find and secure land and financing to create new installations as a result.

Will France support a 3.7gw rooftop solar project?

Image: Tenergie. The European Commission (EC) has given the green light to a French aid scheme that is expected to support the development of 3.7GW of rooftop solar. With a budget of around €5.7 billion (US$6.8 billion), the measure will run until 2026 and be open to operators of PV installations that have a capacity of up to 500kW.

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 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.

How much insolation does France have?

The insolation in France ranges from 3 sun hours/day in the north to 5 sun hours/day in the south. The output of a solar array is a function of age, temperature, tilt, shading, tracking, and insolation. France is aiming to increase its solar PV capacity from 11.5 GW in March 2021 to 23 GW by the end of 2023.