Renewable energy

France aims to overcome local discontent in wind farm push

Emmanuel Macron has inaugurated France’s first offshore wind farm, after revealing measures aimed at increasing local support for renewable energy projects

Are there tax benefits to renewable electricity contracts in France?

‘Green’ electricity deals are increasingly common in France. We look at the practical benefits of switching to a renewable energy contract

EDF nationalisation is end of bumpy ride for French investors

In 2005, they bought shares at €32 each, believing it was a safe investment. The finance ministry has offered shareholders €12

Wind turbine project draws protests in the Dordogne

More than 450 people in the Dordogne (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) have protested against a wind turbine project in the region.

Biarritz solar benches prompt jokes over ‘no sit’ rule

New benches in Biarritz with solar panels built into the seats have prompted mockery on social media, after it was reported that people should “avoid sitting on them during sunnier hours”.

Anger at green light for wind power

Twenty-one new projects for clusters of electricity-producing windmills, approved in June, have provoked the anger of opponents and a muted reaction from supporters.

Solar panels are hot idea but beware pitfalls

Solar photovoltaic panels cost a fifth what they did 15 years ago, so many people are looking again at fitting them – even though the price EDF pays for electricity has tumbled.

First for France as wind turbine heads offshore

While there are more than 30 offshore windfarms in the UK, October saw the first sparks of French offshore electricity.

Renewable switch campaign launches in France

1 Action Concrete initiative gets under way in time for Earth Day on Sunday

Pioneer village pays for its own solar farm

More than 200 residents are supplied with sufficient electricity to fit their needs

Could you buy nothing ‘new’ for the whole of 2018?

An eco-friendly association is asking consumers to not buy anything newly-made in 2018, especially when it comes to clothes, books, furniture, white goods and electronics.

Power plan for Bordeaux bridge

Prototype water turbines under Bordeaux's first bridge over Garonne could start generating electricity from early 2018

Nuclear plan is correct

Local green power for local buyers

A new energy supplier, Ilek, allows consumers to buy green electricity from a local supplier of their choice, whether it is a neighbouring windfarm, solar power station or hydro-electric dam.

France’s largest offshore wind farm approved

Brittany project will produce enough energy for 850,000 at full power