CfD for hydrogen production (EUR 4 bn)

Country / jurisdiction: France · Year: 2024 · Status: In force · Level: National · Type: Voluntary

EUR 4 billion (USD 4.3 billion) from 2024 to 2026. Contracts for up to 20 years. Price has 70% weight in the selection criteria. The launch of the first tender is pending

[2025] Tender was open in December 2024 targeting a capacity of 200 MW of electrolysis to be fed with renewable or nuclear electricity. Tender is open to projects of 5-100 MW with up to 12 projects to be selected. Subsidies can be OPEX only or a mix of CAPEX and OPEX. OPEX support is for 15 years, capped at EUR 4/kg and a function of gas, electricity and CO2 prices with the possibility of a clawback mechanism. Only industrial hydrogen uses are eligible. Requirements include at least 60% offtake secured, reaching FID within 30 months of being awarded the subsidy contract, and starting operations within 60 months. Completion guarantee of 8% (i.e. penalty for not completing the project) of the subsidy requested. Price criteria has 70% weight in the evaluation. Tender will be open until mid March. Further tenders are expected for 250 MW in 2025 and 550 MW in 2026 (so still a total of 1 GW by 2026)

Official source: https://www.ecologie.gouv.fr/sites/default/files/SNH2_VF.pdf