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.

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 many energy suppliers are there in France?

The National Energy Mediator reports that there are thirty suppliers that share the global energy market, with the French market dominated by three major players: EDF - {Electricite de France}, Electricity supplier/nuclear Engie – Natural gas supplier, LNG Total Energies - Mixed including fuel & gasoline

How is France sourcing its energy?

France imports most of its fossil fuels and has extensively diversified its geographic sourcing. With less greenhouse effects, electricity and gas have progressively replaced oil and coal use in the main industrial sectors, although oil-based products are still the norm in the transportation sector.

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.