Are energy storage projects legal in France?

However, energy storage projects in France face several legal and commercial challenges. In particular, the current regulatory framework allows for energy storage, but there is no legal framework designed for its development.

Is there a legal framework for energy transition in France?

To add to this, the academic interest for this body of rules has recently been gaining traction in France, as two academic books were published that openly focus on the legal framework of the energy transition in France (Bain-Thouverez et al., 2016) and in the EU (Le Baut-Ferrarese, 2015).

What does the 2016 IEA review of France's energy policies reveal?

The 2016 IEA review of France’s energy policies highlights these and several other areas that are critical to the success of the energy transition.

What is France's energy policy?

Besides, France's energy policy is engaged in the implementation of a European Union (EU) Energy Union, aiming at ‘building a carbon-free and competitive economy through development of renewable energy sources, physical interconnections, [and] support for energy efficiency ’.

Is France ready for an energy transition?

However, much of France’s nuclear fleet is reaching the end of its lifetime. Against this background, France has started an ambitious energy transition: it is a world leader in designing a governance framework with a national low-carbon strategy, carbon budgets, a carbon price trajectory and plans for energy investment.

Is France's energy policy effective?

France's energy policy has enabled the country to achieve very good energy indicators compared to the EU28 and OECD. The gross energy consumption per capita (3.77 toe per capita in 2014) is lower than the OECD average but somewhat higher than the EU28 one. This policy is discussed in the article.