Policy Uncertainty Biggest Threat To Frances 2030 Renewable Targets And Long Awaited Offshore Wind Plans

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Despite France's energy transition law, which could lead to the country generating 40% of its electricity from renewables by 2030, too many "what ifs" shadow the countrys clean energy ambitions and job creation needs.

"By Katherine Steiner-Dicks"

The introduction of a variable premium model and a potential Senate amendment re-introducing wind-power development zones (ZDEs) could make the French wind energy sector prone to legal challenges and more deployment delays.

The introduction of a variable premium subsidy model to replace feed-in tariffs for renewable power generation in France could slow deployment in the short term, The Association of Renewable energy companies - France (SER), warns.

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Frances Prime Minister, Manuel Valls, says renewable energy policy must be clear without any surprises to send the right signals in the run up to the 21st UN climate change conference (COP21) to be held in Paris in December.

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