Legal sources on renewable energy

France: Overview of legal framework

Overview of promotion system

In France, electricity from renewable sources is promoted through price regulation in terms of a feed-in tariff and fiscal regulation. On the regional level, renewable energy is promoted through subsidies.

Overview of access to the grid

In France, usage of the grid by electricity from renewable sources is subject to the general provisions of energy law and shall be granted according to the principle of non-discrimination. There are no special provisions for electricity from renewable sources.