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France, EU Seal Hydropower Deal to Boost Renewables
9/1/2025
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- France and the European Union agreed on hydropower development to enhance renewable energy on July 2, 2025.
- The deal enables EDF to auction 6GW of hydroelectric capacity and transitions to an authorization system.
- Existing operators can continue, and the agreement seeks to modernize infrastructure after prolonged disputes with the EU.
- France's hydro capacity reached 25.7GW by the end of 2024, with EDF managing 21GW.
