Photovoltaic Association criticized the French government cut the tax credit program

French Renewable Energy Association Syndicatdes Energies Renouvelables (SER) solar regulator branch SOLER criticize the French government in its 2014 budget plan to cancel residential PV systems 11% tax credit.

SOLER said that despite the beginning of a government assistance, but the first half of 2013, France's new PV installed capacity is only 207MW, the market still depressed from 12 months to recover.

According to the Commission on Sustainable Development data, due to lack of policy support, the first half of 2012 and the first half of 2013 fell between the new PV installed capacity by 78%. SOLER claimed that without government aid some of the china solar panel manufacturer may not be able to survive, resulting in the loss of hundreds of jobs. French residential market now accounts for a quarter of the domestic solar industry.

On Wednesday, the French government announced its 2014 Finance Act and the draft, in December before the need congressional approval before implementation. Finance Act detailed plan for the coming year in government spending. Government is facing tremendous pressure, will account for 2013 GDP4.1% budget deficit down to 3.6% of GDP next year, partly in order to reach the EU Commission requested the national debt.

This draft International Photovoltaic Research Conference on EUPVSEC released on the eve of the meeting will be held September 30 to October 4 was held in Paris, France. Government draft also includes polluting cars, activities and energy / petroleum products by imposing punitive taxes proposal.