(S5E16) France’s Solar Puzzle: Policy, Grid, and the Race to Scale

(S5E16) France’s Solar Puzzle: Policy, Grid, and the Race to Scale

June 30, 2026 · 10 min · Season 5 · Episode 16

About this episode

The episode discusses the complexities of scaling solar energy in France, including policy debates and grid challenges.

France has big solar ambitions, but scaling isn’t simple. In this episode of Ogami Station, Angie talks with Elena Ginés about the policy debates, grid bottlenecks, curtailment, storage opportunities, and land challenges shaping France’s solar future. From PPE3 to hybrid PV and BESS projects, they unpack what developers need to watch as the market moves forward.

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Host: Angie

Guest: Elena Ginés

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Organizations: PPE3, BESS, PV

Places: France

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