How many GW of solar PV will France have in 2023?

In April 2023, the French government announced the launch of two new tenders for a total of 2.3 GW of total capacity, a 1.5 GW tender of ground-mounted PV and 800 MW for rooftop capacity. The tender will be launched in June 2023. In February 2022, France government planned to have more than 100GW of installed solar PV capacity by 2050.

How much solar energy does France have in 2022?

In 2022, France's solar PV installed capacity accounted for more than 17.41 GW. Solar PV had over 26% share in the total renewable energy mix. This is due to increasing projects on solar energy across the country. France has announced a new 10-measure plan to accelerate the development of photovoltaic energy, featuring new and existing provisions.

What is the future of solar energy in France?

The solar photovoltaic (PV) segment is expected to dominate the market during the forecast period, owing to increasing solar PV installations across the country. France aims to produce 33% of its total energy from renewables, especially solar energy by 2030.

How is France preparing for a solar project?

To meet these targets, France will rely heavily on structured tendering procedures. Beginning in the first half of 2025, the government plans to launch two annual tenders for ground-mounted solar projects, each awarding 1 GW of capacity. In parallel, three rooftop solar tenders per year are scheduled, with each round targeting approximately 300 MW.

What is Solarpower Europe's EU market outlook?

SolarPower Europe’s annual EU Market Outlook helps policy stakeholders in delivering solar PV’s immense potential to meet the EU’s 2030 renewable energy targets. Produced with the support of our memb ers and national solar association, the outlook demonstrates how solar energy can, and will, be the engine that drives the European Green Deal.

What challenges are facing France's solar landscape?

With ambitious targets set for 2030 and beyond, the country is ramping up ground-mounted and rooftop tenders, but faces critical headwinds in permitting, land availability, and price volatility. This article outlines key policy shifts, market segmentation, tender outcomes, and systemic challenges shaping the French solar landscape.