26/07/2018 (Agence Europe) – On Thursday 26 July, the European Commission approved French aid aiming to promote the production of electricity using tidal turbines. This will take the form of operating aid and investment aid awarded to a future pilot production plant for this kind of energy. The Commission analysed the measure with regard to the 2014 guidelines on state aid for environmental protection and energy, having noted that the measure would help France to achieve its renewable...