Renewable Energy Feed-in Tariffs (III)

Under the Electricity Law 2000, further feed-in tariffs were introduced on 10 July 2005 for perod of 15 to 20 years depending on the technology.

Following FIT apply:

• Biogas and methanisation: between EUR cents 11,9-13,4 /kWh, with an energy efficiency bonus of up to EUR cents 4/kWh and a methanisation bonus up to EUR cents 2,6/kWh;
• Onshore wind power: EUR cents 8.2/kWh for the first10 years when plant is operating. Following five years tariff will adjusted in a range of EUR cents 2.8-8.2/kWh depending on the site. A lower tariff of EUR cents 2.8/kWh will be granted to plant operating on of 3600 hours a year. Higher tariff EUR cents 8.2/kWh will be granted for plants operating on average for 2400 hours or less per year.
• Photovoltaic: between EUR cents 12,6/kWh and EUR cents 24,6/kWh depending on the size and type of the installation.
• Geothermal: EUR cents 20/kWh, with an energy efficiency bonus up to EUR cents /kWh for projects operating in mainland France. Projects operating in Corsica are eligible for the tariff of EUR cents 13/kWh, with an energy efficiency bonus up to EUR cents 3/kWh.

On May 30th 2016, FIT support closed for biomass, geothermal and for waste incineration power projects. These technologies are eligible to benefit from a feed-in premium (FIP). FIP for biomass is granted through tenders. 

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