France Updates Rooftop Solar FIT Rates for Q3 2025, Shifts Focus to Self-Consumption

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France’s energy regulator, the Commission de Régulation de l'Énergie (CRE), has published the latest feed-in tariff (FIT) rates for rooftop photovoltaic (PV) installations up to 500 kW for the period from July to September 2025.

A major change in the new policy is the cancellation of FITs for small-scale systems up to 9 kW. Systems in the ≤3 kW and 3–9 kW categories will now fall under net metering schemes, receiving compensation only for surplus power exported to the grid. The shift is aimed at incentivizing self-consumption among residential PV users.

For medium-sized installations, the following FIT rates apply for Q3 2025:

9 kW to 36 kW: €0.1243/kWh
36 kW to 100 kW: €0.1081/kWh
100 kW to 500 kW: €0.0886/kWh

In addition to FITs, system purchasers may benefit from rebates ranging from €0.08/W to €0.18/W, depending on the system size.

PV systems up to 100 kW operating under net metering will receive compensation for surplus electricity at rates between €0.0400/kWh and €0.0731/kWh, varying by month and system size.

These adjustments reflect France’s broader strategy to enhance solar self-consumption and reduce dependency on FIT subsidies for small-scale rooftop systems.