National Survey Report of PV Power Applications in France 2013. Photovoltaic Power Systems Program - PVPS

The IEA Photovoltaic Power Systems Program (IEA PVPS) is one of the TCP's within the IEA and was established in 1993. The mission of the program is to 'enhance the international collaborative efforts which facilitate the role of photovoltaic solar energy as a cornerstone in the transition to sustainable energy systems'. In order to achieve this, the Program's participants have undertaken a variety of joint research projects in PV power systems applications. The overall program is headed by an Executive Committee, comprised of one delegate from each country or organisation member, which designates distinct 'Tasks', that may be research projects or activity areas. The objective of Task 1 of the IEA Photovoltaic Power Systems Program is to promote and facilitate the exchange and dissemination of information on the technical, economic, environmental and social aspects of PV power systems. Task 1 activities support the broader PVPS objectives: to contribute to cost reduction of PV power applications, to increase awareness of the potential and value of PV power systems, to foster the removal of both technical and non-technical barriers and to enhance technology co-operation. National Survey Reports are produced annually by each Task 1 participant. This document is the country National Survey Report for France for the year 2013