France combines one of the world's most nuclear-heavy power systems with strengths in aerospace, chips and a fast-emerging AI sector.
Airbus and Thales anchor aerospace around Toulouse, STMicroelectronics builds chips, and homegrown model developers have put Paris on the AI map. French stories often span energy, aviation and AI.
France has selected five ports for nearly €260 million in funding to prepare infrastructure for its 6 GW floating offshore wind target, complementing a €63 billion CfD scheme cleared by the EU Commission.
TotalEnergies is challenging a Paris court decision that found the company liable under France's duty of vigilance law for climate impacts, arguing the law does not cover climate change or customer product use.
Plugin electric vehicles reached 41.4% of new car sales in the UK and 34.5% in France in the second quarter of 2026, driven by strong battery electric vehicle growth.
VSB France has officially opened the Bosjean wind farm in the Puy-de-Dôme department, bringing its total wind capacity in the area to over 45 megawatts.
The European Commission has approved a French state aid scheme to support 11.1 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity, aiming to boost renewable energy production.
The CMA CGM Notre Dame, the world's largest LNG-powered container ship, received its first bio-LNG bunkering at the Port of Rotterdam, supplied by TotalEnergies.
A Guardian reader discussion highlights the pros and cons of installing solar panels over car parks instead of on greenfield sites, with France already requiring such installations and UK homes facing new solar mandates.
Renault Group and Thales have presented the 4 TROOP prototype at Eurosatory 2026, a hybrid tactical vehicle that combines civilian platform expertise with military-grade communications and AI support.
Airbus has signed a partnership with French AI firm Mistral AI to expand the use of artificial intelligence in aerospace applications, emphasizing European sovereignty.
France has selected 808 MW of onshore wind and 300 MWp of solar photovoltaic projects in the latest round of its PPE2 renewable energy tenders, marking a significant step toward the country's clean energy targets.