[SMM PV News] France Unveils 2026 Solar Auction Calendar and New Supply Rules

Published: Apr 3, 2026 09:58

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The French government has published its 2026 wind and solar auction calendar. July will see a 288 MWp tender for 100-500 kW commercial and industrial systems—now open to ground-mounted installations—and a 925 MW tender for ground-mounted projects over 500 kW. An all-technology 'PV' tender will follow in autumn. Crucially, the revised tenders introduce a resilience criterion requiring diversified sourcing of essential 'PV' panel components to reduce reliance on single countries like China. Aligning with the European Net-Zero Industry Act ('NZIA'), this move aims to boost local manufacturing and will soon be accompanied by stricter sustainability and cybersecurity standards.

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