France to Scale Back Solar, Wind Plans as Power Demand Slows

France has scaled back plans to expand solar and onshore wind capacity as it grapples with political tensions over energy policy and a power surplus driven by a slower-than-expected shift away from fossil fuels.

The long-awaited energy roadmap, outlining 2030 and 2035 production targets across sources ranging from nuclear and hydropower to biofuels and geothermal, is expected to pave the way for the government to resume subsidy auctions for renewable projects. However, the plan’s future could be short-lived if the National Rally, which opposes wind and solar power, wins next year’s presidential election.