[SMM PV News] France Lowers 'FIT' Rates to Push Self-Consumption and Storage

Published: Mar 26, 2026 13:20

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France's energy regulator, 'CRE', has published reduced Feed-in Tariff ('FIT') and surplus compensation rates for PV systems up to 100 kW, effective April 1 to July 1, 2026. Tariffs fell to €0.805/kWh for 9-36 kW systems and €0.70/kWh for 36-100 kW systems, while the surplus rate dropped to €0.473/kWh. With compensation for systems under 9 kW already eliminated, the 'CRE' is simultaneously offering investment grants to encourage a market shift toward maximizing self-consumption, integrating storage, and electrifying on-site demand rather than selling surplus power.

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