French nuclear reactor developer Newcleo has submitted its lead-cooled small modular reactor design to Euratom, initiating the first regulatory phase to integrate nuclear non-proliferation safeguards at the European level.
French state utility EDF has increased the maximum estimated cost for building six new nuclear reactors to €72.8 billion ($85.29 billion), representing a 40% rise over the original figure.
The government has postponed the release of the new Multiannual Energy Programme to early 2026, delayed by political tensions over the balance between nuclear and renewables.
The Council of State has cancelled the authorisation to exploit coalbed methane in Lorraine, citing risks to the region's main aquifer and bringing an end to a legal battle that began over a decade ago.
Technique Solaire has secured €40mn ($43.5mn) in junior debt from BNP Paribas Asset Management to structure two solar portfolios totalling 392 MWp across France, Spain and the Netherlands.
Independent power producer Neoen has secured six agrivoltaic projects totalling 124 MWp, reinforcing its position as the leading winner in French solar tenders since 2021.
As the photovoltaic industry enters a phase of deep restructuring, the duel between TOPCon 4.0 and heterojunction technologies is redefining manufacturers’ margins. In 2026, reducing production costs becomes the primary strategic lever for global market leaders.
The Paris Council awards a €15bn, 25-year contract to Dalkia, a subsidiary of EDF, to operate the capital’s heating network, replacing long-time operator Engie amid political tensions ahead of municipal elections.
Faced with shorter approval timelines, several European nuclear firms, including Newcleo, Orano and Urenco, are considering relocating key industrial investments to the United States.
TotalEnergies has tasked Vallourec with supplying tubular solutions for drilling 48 wells as part of its integrated gas project in Iraq, reinforcing their ongoing industrial cooperation on the Ratawi field.
Framatome will produce TRISO fuel at Romans-sur-Isère as part of a pilot project for advanced nuclear reactors, in partnership with actors such as Blue Capsule Technology.
The consortium brings together Air Liquide, RTE, Nexans, ITP Interpipe and CentraleSupélec to develop a demonstrator for offshore electricity transport using superconducting cables cooled with liquid nitrogen.
French start-up Wind fisher unveils a pioneering airborne wind system capable of producing twice as much electricity as a ground-based turbine by tapping into powerful winds above 300 metres.
French hydrogen producer Lhyfe has signed an agreement to supply 90 tonnes of RFNBO-certified hydrogen to a private fuel station operator in Germany for a fleet of buses.
The Canadian energy producer led the tenth wind tender launched by the CRE, with two projects representing 13% of the allocated capacity, strengthening its strategic position in the French market.
The European Commission has selected BW Ideol’s Fos3F project for a grant of up to €74mn, targeting the construction of a concrete floater plant for floating wind turbines at the industrial site of Fos-sur-Mer.
Canadian company Boralex reported a net loss of CAD30mn in the third quarter, impacted by lower electricity prices in France and adverse weather conditions in North America.
French nuclear group Orano has confirmed the release of its representative in Niger, detained since May, as tensions remain high with the country’s junta over control of uranium assets.
A pilot project backed by the state aims to modernise electricity transport between offshore wind farms and the mainland grid using superconducting cables cooled with liquid nitrogen.
The CRE sets the new rules for regulated sales tariffs (TRVE) for sites exceeding 36 kVA. These changes will take effect in February 2025, in line with the April 2024 law.
Mirova and BNP Paribas Asset Management acquire a majority stake in Arkolia, a French renewable energy player, to support its growth and achieve 1.5 GW capacity by 2030.
Idex invests €80 million to build a biomass power plant in Wallonia. Designed for the Université catholique de Louvain, the project will generate 95 GWh of green energy and strengthens the group’s international strategy.
The Rocher Group is partnering with GreenYellow to install 4,900 solar panels in La Gacilly, delivering an annual output of 2 GWh under a 20-year self-consumption model.
Elengy, a leading French LNG terminal operator, has implemented measures to comply with European sanctions banning the transshipment of Russian LNG starting March 2025.
The French group Orano adjusts its 2024 sales forecast to €5.8 billion, one billion more than previously expected, following contracts for the repatriation of Japanese nuclear waste stored in France.
In France, alternative energy suppliers requested over 134 TWh of low-cost nuclear electricity for 2025 through the Arenh mechanism, exceeding the 100 TWh cap set by EDF, according to the Commission de régulation de l'énergie (CRE).
India is building the world's largest solar power plant in the Gujarat desert. With 60 million panels and 770 wind turbines, Khavda exemplifies a colossal ambition to address the country's energy and climate challenges.
An explosion targeting a strategic canal in Kosovo has heightened tensions with Serbia, accused of orchestrating the attack. Belgrade denies these allegations, while investigations intensify in an already unstable climate.
Iran has brought thousands of next-generation centrifuges online, increasing uranium enrichment to 60%, defying a recent resolution by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Axpo's solar and wind divisions secure a total of 163 MW in two tenders in France, strengthening their key role in the European energy transition strategy.
The CERN and Voltalia have signed an ambitious partnership to power particle accelerators with solar energy. This 15-year contract includes two solar plants in France, cutting CO2 emissions by 8,775 tons per year.
REDEN, a key player in the solar sector, opens a new factory in Roquefort. Combining innovation and local commitment, this 200 MW facility strengthens the regional economy and supports national energy transition goals.
The National Financial Prosecutor's Office is investigating suspicions of public fund misappropriation involving EDF. Material benefits were allegedly granted to its former executives without any legal framework over several years.
Serbia ends a 35-year moratorium on civil nuclear energy. This historic decision paves the way for nuclear power plants, marking a strategic shift for a country heavily reliant on coal.
Iran has activated thousands of advanced centrifuges to enrich uranium up to 60%, defying a recent resolution by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) criticizing its lack of cooperation.
In France, the Senate rejected a key measure in the 2025 budget bill, preventing an increase in electricity taxation. A cross-party decision that challenges the government’s budgetary objectives.
The European Commission welcomes a new team of commissioners tasked with shaping energy policy. However, the absence of strong nuclear advocates in key positions raises questions about the future of this energy source in the Union.
