France

New draft regulations would give France one of the world's most generous solar feed-in tariffs

President insists new tax on carbon emissions essential to France's development as a low-carbon economy

New carbon tax on fuel to come into effect from 2010

New facility expected to provide 100MW worth of thin film solar PV panels each year

French civil servant secures election victory, raising fears Irena could adopt pro-nuclear stance

Ecology minister pledges to cut down administrative burden for developers as France targets fourfold increase in solar power

Sarkozy guarantees €400m in state backing for joint EDF-Renault electric car recharging network

Government considering new green taxes on energy inefficient fridges, washing machines and TVs