{"id":187011,"date":"2025-06-15T18:34:08","date_gmt":"2025-06-15T18:34:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/187011\/"},"modified":"2025-06-15T18:34:08","modified_gmt":"2025-06-15T18:34:08","slug":"surprising-new-report-reveals-how-france-is-reaping-benefits-of-innovative-energy-strategy-heres-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/187011\/","title":{"rendered":"Surprising new report reveals how France is reaping benefits of innovative energy strategy \u2014 here’s what you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"

France is currently producing 95% of its energy with clean sources.<\/p>\n

Reuters<\/a> reported that France’s clean energy production is at a six-year high. While the country’s wind and hydro power generation has dropped slightly, France has made up for it with solar.<\/p>\n

Because of this, France’s wholesale energy prices are about 25% to 35% lower than other European countries in 2025.<\/p>\n

The country is also saving on energy by being smart about its sources. Reuters<\/a> said some nuclear reactors are over 40 years old and require a lot of upkeep. Instead of investing in something that won’t provide much, France focused on other energy sources.<\/p>\n

According to Ember Energy<\/a>, wholesale customers have paid an average of 73 euros ($82 USD) per megawatt hour (MWh) in France this year. In Germany, Poland, and Italy, the average prices this year have been 98 euros ($112), 107 euros ($122), and 125 euros ($143), respectively. Clean energy gives France a clear economic advantage.<\/p>\n

France has also taken environmental action by banning short-haul domestic flights<\/a> and setting up solar panels in parking lots<\/a>. The latter has translated to more profit and clean energy for the country.<\/p>\n

Using solar panels<\/a> instead of dirty energy<\/a> can also create cleaner communities. They can be a part of a health-conscious home upgrade<\/a> process, and they can decrease air pollution.<\/p>\n

You can save money<\/a> on your home energy<\/a> bill by switching to solar. Your bill could drop to or be $0 after you take the plunge. Looking for local solar panel installers or community solar<\/a> programs can be a great place to start.<\/p>\n

If you’re unsure of where to look, consider trying EnergySage<\/a>‘s search engine. EnergySage<\/a> is completely free to use and only includes vetted local solar installers in its database. It can also help you save up to $10,000 on solar installation.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Palmetto offers a solar panel leasing program called LightReach<\/a> for those interested in avoiding the upfront costs of installation but still wanting to lock in low electricity rates.<\/p>\n

Join our free newsletter<\/a> for good news<\/strong> and useful tips<\/strong>, and don’t miss this cool list<\/a> of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.<\/p>\n

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