Engie, Legrand sign France's first 24/7 renewable supply deal
The hourly-matched PPA, running 2029–2031, sets a precedent for round-the-clock clean procurement in the French zone.
By Matthias Blank · drafted with the Vantage newsroom system, approved before publication
Engie and electrical-equipment manufacturer Legrand have signed a 24/7 renewable supply agreement for the French zone, with Engie describing it as the first deal of its kind in France. The contract runs from 2029 to 2031 and requires Engie to match renewable electricity production against Legrand's consumption on an hourly basis, not the annual or monthly intervals typical of standard PPAs.
Hourly matching is the defining feature here. It forces the supplier to align generation profiles with load in each clock hour, a materially stricter standard than Guarantee of Origin certificates settled over longer periods. For Legrand, it provides a granular clean-energy claim across its French operations. For Engie, it signals a push to commercialise 24/7 products ahead of what is expected to be growing corporate demand as EU sustainability reporting rules tighten.
No contracted volume or price terms were disclosed. The 2029 start date gives both parties roughly three years to position the underlying generation portfolio, a timeframe that aligns with several solar and storage projects currently in late-stage permitting across France.
Source: pv magazine
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