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France passes law to cut nuclear power and double renewable energy
France to cut share of nuclear power from 75% to 50% by 2025, and double share of renewables. The devil is in the detail.
Craig Morris

Jul 24, 2015

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France nuclear giant contemplates a future dominated by wind, solar
Operator of France’s nuclear fleet contemplates a grid dominated by wind and solar (60%) and the decline of base load power.
Craig Morris

Jul 7, 2015

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France’s island solar + storage program presents €100m opportunity
France’s tender for 25 -50 MW of solar+storage projects on France’s islands and island territories will result in a market of around €100 million.
Jonathan Gifford

Jun 25, 2015

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How US, UK, Canada, Japan, France, Germany, & Italy can each go 100% renewable
The Solutions Project formulated for the US, the UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan in 7 infographics.
Zachary Shahan

Jun 24, 2015

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100% renewable electricity by 2050 possible in France
A somewhat “hidden” report was recently released that said France could be powered by 100% renewable energy by 2050.
Jake Richardson

Apr 15, 2015

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Solar panels, greenery mandated for every new building rooftop in France
A new law in France requires the rooftops of every new building in a commercial zone to be partially covered with either solar panels or plants.
Jake Richardson

Mar 23, 2015

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France offering up to €10,000 to switch from old diesel cars to EVs
New initiative shows that France wants to stay at the head of the electric car market in Europe, alongside Norway.
James Ayre

Feb 17, 2015

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Other Good Stuff

France reveals new 400 MW tender for solar PV projects over 250kW
The government of France recently launched a new 400 MW request for proposals for solar PV projects larger than 250kW in size, according to recent reports.
James Ayre

Dec 3, 2014

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France unveils $US13.4bn energy plan to focus on renewables, efficiency
Tax credits and low-interest loans will be used to generate about €10 billion ($13.4 billion) for a new energy plan in France.
Jake Richardson

Aug 7, 2014

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… and why China has announced a national carbon market
China announces it would launch a national carbon market in 2018 based on the 6 regional pilot programs launched in past year.
Silvio Marcacci

Jun 2, 2014

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Graph of the Day: World solar capacity up 35% in 2013
With about 37,007 megawatts (MW) of solar PV power installed in 2013, world solar PV power capacity increased about 35% to 136,697 MW.
Zachary Shahan

Apr 15, 2014

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Italy, Spain, Germany hit commercial solar grid parity in 2013
Commercial solar power hit grid parity in Italy, Germany, and Spain in 2013, meaning it was cheaper than retail electricity prices.
Zachary Shahan

Mar 25, 2014

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