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France to ease grid connection rules for solar-plus-storage projects up to 25 MW

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France to ease grid connection rules for solar-plus-storage projects up to 25 MW

Following an initial package of measures announced in April, French government spokesperson Maud Bregeon has unveiled additional initiatives aimed at accelerating the electrification of the economy and improving electricity demand flexibility.

The government identified significant untapped potential in the residential sector, particularly through smart management of heating, domestic hot water and electric vehicle (EV) charging. It estimates that these measures could reduce associated energy costs by up to 35%.

To unlock this potential, the government plans to make subsidies for heat pumps conditional on smart-control capabilities from 2027. Households installing such systems could save between €150 ($168.8) and €200 annually.

For EV charging infrastructure, the government intends to work with industry stakeholders to ensure that smart-control functions are enabled by default in new installations. Options under consideration include connecting charging stations to Linky, France’s nationwide smart electricity metering system, or introducing connectivity solutions that automatically schedule charging during off-peak hours. These measures could save households between €70 and €100 per year.

The government also plans to introduce flexibility requirements for industrial energy metering systems.

The plan calls for greater use of Linky smart meters to manage household electricity consumption. Although the meters already support applications such as automated domestic hot water heating, many of their capabilities remain underused. The government intends to encourage their integration with residential energy management systems to improve demand flexibility.

Another measure targets grid connections for solar photovoltaic installations combined with battery energy storage systems. By the end of 2026, the government plans to allow projects with installed capacity of up to 25 MW to benefit from an exemption from the current 17 MW connection limit, provided their maximum power injection into the grid does not exceed 17 MW.


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