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France has announced two new photovoltaic (PV) tenders aimed at adding 1.2 GW of solar capacity to the country. In anticipation of the country’s new multi-year energy plan (PPE) and the formation of a new government, the Directorate General for Energy and Climate (DGEC) and the Directorate General for Enterprises (DGE) will issue two new calls for PV tenders by the end of summer 2024. These auctions will offer a total of 1.225 GW of solar energy. The tenders will take place in two phases: from August 19 to 30 for ground-mounted PV projects with a capacity of 925 MW, and from August 26 to September 6 for building-mounted PV projects with a capacity of 300 MW. Solar installations on sheep and cattle farms can apply for the ground-mounted tenders, and other agrivoltaics projects may apply for either ground or building tenders. The DGE emphasised that candidates must guarantee the preservation of significant agricultural activity beneath the panels, in line with the objectives set by the law for accelerating renewable energy production. This approach signifies a transition from life cycle assessment carbon footprint requirements to a “country mix” approach. |
