French power overcapacity forces strategic revision before end of December
Facing a structural electricity surplus, the government commits to releasing a new Multiannual Energy Programme by Christmas, as aligning supply, demand and investments becomes a key industrial and budgetary issue.
| Sector | Énergie Nucléaire, Énergie Solaire, Énergie Éolienne, Photovoltaïque, Terrestre, Fission |
|---|---|
| Theme | Régulation & Gouvernance, Politique publique |
France is preparing a fast-tracked overhaul of its energy roadmap, with a decision expected before Christmas on the new Multiannual Energy Programme (PPE3). This legally binding text must articulate the simultaneous scale-up of nuclear and renewable energy sources while factoring in a declining demand. Grid operator RTE (Réseau de transport d’électricité) warns of a structural overcapacity, driven by the restart of the nuclear fleet, the growth of renewables and post-gas-crisis deindustrialisation.
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