The two agrivoltaic projects developed by European Energy France in Saint-Voir, located in the Allier department, have been named winners in two tenders launched by the French Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission de régulation de l’énergie – CRE). These projects amount to a total installed capacity of 14.3 megawatt-peak (MWp) and are expected to generate 2 gigawatt-hours (GWh) annually. Construction permits were granted in August 2024, with the parks scheduled to begin operations by the end of 2027.
Anticipated compliance ahead of APER decree
The initiative was launched well before the enactment of the implementation decree for the law to accelerate renewable energy production (APER), which came into force in 2024. European Energy had already aligned its project designs with the requirements of the legislation, particularly in combining photovoltaic generation with continued agricultural activity. The areas selected for installation preserve agricultural use while contributing renewable electricity to the local grid.
Strengthening national ambitions
The selection of these projects by the CRE supports the company’s broader development objectives across France. European Energy France currently has more than 1 gigawatt (GW) of projects under development in various regions. The company is also reinforcing its focus on the agrivoltaic segment, identified as a key component of its long-term localisation strategy.
Local impact and outlook
The Managing Director of European Energy France stated that the institutional endorsement validates the model proposed for the Saint-Voir site, which aims to combine energy performance with sustained agricultural use. The company has not disclosed the investment value committed to the two parks or the financing structure under consideration.
