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.

How much electricity does France import?

On this basis, several derogations have been granted for interconnections between France and the UK, Italy and Spain. See Question 16, Approval of the project execution. In 2019, France imported 28.3 TWh of electricity. In 2018, France exported 84 TWh of electricity.

How does France manage security of electricity supply?

France has several mechanisms to manage security of electricity supply. A capacity mechanism commits capacity providers to make their generation or demand reduction available during consumption peaks; it includes 2.9 GW of demand side response.

How much storage capacity does France have?

In 2015, France had 5.82 GW of operational storage capacity, of which pumped storage comprised 5.81 GW. However electro-chemical storage is growing rapidly, in particular with lithium-ion batteries, with batteries accounting for nearly 52 per cent of the remaining storage capacity.

What are the goals of the French electricity market?

The French electricity market goals are set out in the Energy Code (Article L. 100-1). Allow the rise of a competitive economy and the development of employment. Allow security of supply and the reduction of the reliance on imports. Allow a competitive and attractive price for energy. Allow the protection of human health and of the environment.

How has the electricity system changed in France?

Electricity generation and supply activities are now liberalised, and the public electricity network is managed by Enedis and local distribution companies for distribution, and by Réseau de Transport d’Electricité (RTE) for transmission, while competition for electricity supply has been introduced step by step.