By their very nature, renewables such as wind or solar are irregular solutions because they depend on variable climatic conditions – there are some projects that seek to give greater stability to these technologies, such as solar panels that work at night, but the broader answer is energy storage.

Against a backdrop of energy crisis and geopolitical tensions, the new rules will help make the transition to renewable and low-carbon gases, in particular hydrogen.

The Ministry of the Environment promises a "more transparent, agile and simplified procedural regime".