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France: 15 GW Onshore Wind in the next 10 Years
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State aid: Commission endorses three French initiatives to produce more than 17 gigawatts in renewable energy
The European Commission has approved three schemes to support electricity production from small-scale onshore wind, solar and sewage gas installations in France under EU state aid rules. The schemes will allow France to develop more than 17 additional gigawatts in renewable energy.
The onshore wind scheme has a provisional budget of €1 billion per year, the solar scheme has a provisional budget of €190 million per year, and the sewage gas development scheme has a provisional budget of €58 million per year. These measures will help France achieve its 2020 target of producing 23% of its energy needs from renewable sources. They are fully in line with the Juncker Commission's priorities to support investments in renewable energy sources and to ensure that... ... More: Official Press Release European Commission
