France sets terms for first long-term capacity auction targeting 82 GW

France's energy regulator defined rules for a 2030-31 capacity auction seeking 82 gigawatts of supply, with 3 gigawatts available for multi-year contracts, as the country works to secure winter electricity while managing consumer costs.

First covered Oct 12, 2026 · 4:47 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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30d PV Magazine France defines terms for long-term capacity auction — France's energy regulator has proposed the parameters for the country's first long-term capacity auction, covering the winter of 2030-31.

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Appeared in: 2026-10-12 (#6) · 2026-10-13 (#8)

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