France to Revise Eligibility for Renewable Energy Purchase Rates
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Draft decree proposes changes for biogas and photovoltaic installations, impacting producers under 500 kW.
A draft decree modifying the eligibility thresholds at the purchase rate is under consultation from August 25 to September 12. The decree impacts electricity producers from biogas, specifically those using anaerobic digestion of non-hazardous waste and gross plant material, and photovoltaic installations on buildings, both capped at less than 500 kilowatts (KW).
The draft decree aims to repeal the 2016 decree concerning biogas production. This woudl remove the obligation to purchase electricity from biogas installations below 500 kW upon the decree’s publication.
The regulatory text also lowers the eligibility ceiling for photovoltaic installations on buildings, adjusting it from 100 to 500 kW. These changes are scheduled to take affect on September 29,following the launch of a simplified call for tenders (AOS) designed to replace the open counter for projects between 100 and 500 kW.
Impact on Renewable Energy Producers
The proposed changes could substantially affect small-scale renewable energy producers in France, particularly those relying on biogas and photovoltaic installations. The removal of the purchase obligation for smaller biogas plants may require them to seek alternative revenue streams.
“These provisions will come into force on September 29, after the launch of the simplified call for tenders.”
Renewable Energy in France: An Explainer
Frequently asked Questions
- What is the purpose of the draft decree?
- The draft decree aims to modify the eligibility thresholds for purchase rates related to electricity produced from biogas and photovoltaic installations.
- Who will be affected by these changes?
- electricity producers from biogas (using anaerobic digestion of non-hazardous waste and gross plant material) and photovoltaic installations on buildings, both with a capacity of less than 500 kW.
- when will these changes take effect?
- The provisions are expected to come into force on September 29, 2025, after the launch of the simplified call for tenders (AOS).
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