On Monday 11 December, the European Commission approved a French measure aiming to increase hydroelectric production on its territory.
Within this framework, two calls for tender will be launched for the construction and operation of hydroelectricity power stations, corresponding to a total capacity of 105 MW. The French public authorities will then award public aid to the beneficiaries, in the form of a premium on top of market electricity prices. This will mean that the beneficiaries are...