Xavier Daval

CEO & Founder @kiloWattsol. Chair of SER-SOLER. Vice-President of @ser_enr. Prof @IUTLyon1 & ENTPE. Married and dad of 3 boys.

[Laurent Segalen @MegaWattXinfo]

What a pleasure and privilege to discuss the future of Energy in a London Pub with @JigarShahDC, the legend, GOAT of podcasting, brilliant entrepreneur and wonderful human being

[Laurent Segalen @MegaWattXinfo]

My co-host @gerardreid14's latest blog on Germany which faces a simple choice: rebuild a system based on expensive imported fuels or move decisively toward cheap, abundant and locally produced electricity.
Gas may stabilise the short term but it locks in long term vulnerability, while electrification, grids and flexibility offer a path to resilience and competitiveness. The issue is no longer technology, it is speed and the decision whether to remain a Petrostate or become an Electrostate?

[Laurent Segalen @MegaWattXinfo]

Why and How Europe Must Make Electricity Cheap

https://t.co/26hKGEIZe5

[Nicolas Goldberg @GoldbergNic]

C’est irréaliste et irresponsable dans la situation actuelle de dire que « l’Etat va gagner plus d’argent grâce aux taxes »

L’Etat va surtout devoir gérer la hausse d’inflation importée et la baisse de croissance avec déjà ses 5% de déficit public…

[Laurent Segalen @MegaWattXinfo]

The only silver lining in that energy crisis is the sudden disappearance of fossil fuel lobbyists from social networks.

We hear less of:

⚡ 1. “Renewables are unreliable — the sun doesn’t always shine, the wind doesn’t always blow.” - Please talk to me about the Strait of Hormuz

🔋 2. “Renewables are too expensive — fossil fuels are the only affordable option.” - What about a barrel of oil above 100USD?

🌍 3. “We need fossil fuels for decades — the energy transition is unrealistic.” - Trust us. Trust is like Virginity, you can use it only once.

[Xavier Daval @xdaval]

Check out my latest article: Negative Prices in Germany https://t.co/5Ro3ZWdagD via @LinkedIn

[Xavier Daval @xdaval]

Check out my latest article: PPE : le moratoire qui ne dit pas son nom https://t.co/Bkpz2AQvKG via @LinkedIn

[Xavier Daval @xdaval]

Check out my latest article: Sans marché, pas d’usines : le sabordage silencieux du solaire français https://t.co/FP3Fj20N3d via @LinkedIn

[Laurent Segalen @MegaWattXinfo]

In 2024, Europe imported 23 per cent of its enriched uranium from Russia — equivalent to 2.5mn standard work units (SWU), the industry measure of enrichment.

[Emeric de Vigan @Emericdevigan]

2019. EDF R&D
"It's a clear demonstration of full complementarity between nuclear and renewable energies"

[Xavier Daval @xdaval]

Check out my latest article: Si la France découvrait 173 milliards de barils sous la Beauce, les laisserions-nous dormir ? https://t.co/3AZTk40NF0 via @LinkedIn

[Xavier Daval @xdaval]

Check out my latest article: When Oil Becomes Storage: What China’s Import Strategy Really Tells Us https://t.co/5wS9H3F9pA via @LinkedIn

[Xavier Daval @xdaval]

Grande lucidité de @JLBorloo face à @GuillaumeDaret. La France a un talent fou, mais s'épuise dans ses règles. Dans le solaire, nous brillons à l'international. Pourquoi est-ce si dur à domicile ? Il est temps de casser les codes ! 🇫🇷☀️ https://t.co/HfOdI1FEt9

[Xavier Daval @xdaval]

Check out my latest article: AI & Energy: Closing the Circle of the Energy Transition https://t.co/g9TNrKuEnN via @LinkedIn

[Laurent Segalen @MegaWattXinfo]

Solar energy has experienced explosive growth over the past five years — doubling in capacity outside of China and quadrupling within China. But with this rapid expansion come new concerns: Are we scaling too quickly? And is the proliferation of solar now starting to strain power grids, creating more problems than solutions?
Enter the concept of the “3 Cs” — Congestion, Curtailment, and Cannibalization — a term coined by Richard Sverisson at Montel. It captures the growing pains of an energy system being transformed at unprecedented speed.
To unpack this, Gerard and I welcome one of the world’s leading voices in solar energy: Sam Wilkinson, Head of Renewables at S&P Global Commodity Insights @SPGCI . Sam leads a team of 20 global experts focused on analysing and forecasting trends across renewable energy markets, policy, and infrastructure. Their insights, developed in close collaboration with industry stakeholders, are critical for understanding where the solar market is heading.
Notably, Sam and his team are forecasting a 100GW decline in new solar capacity in 2026 compared to 2025 — introducing the idea of "Peak Solar."
In this conversation, we explore what “peak solar” really means: its causes, how it might unfold, and the ripple effects on the global supply chain.
But it’s not all bad news. Market consolidation, geographic diversification, and ongoing innovation in solar technology are helping the industry navigate challenges. As costs continue to fall and accessibility improves, solar remains a cornerstone of the global energy transition.
Expect a technical yet insightful discussion on the current headwinds — and future opportunities — in the solar energy sector.

[Energie Matin @EnergieMatin]

[#PPE]📝Le blocage politique en #France menace d’asphyxier les petites entreprises du secteur des #renouvelables☀💨💦🌱, ont confié plusieurs acteurs à @montelnews_FR.
https://t.co/QlhZmj3qV2
Cc @MarcLafosse & @XDaval

[Xavier Daval @xdaval]

Coup de massue fiscal sur le solaire : Doublement de l’IFER pour les centrales PV https://t.co/lJY667KX5C via @LinkedIn

[Emeric de Vigan @Emericdevigan]

Contexte publie le rapport de la Cour des comptes sur le modèle économique d’EDF.
Il remet en perspective les ventes ARENH (le fameux "poison"), montre combien le TRV reste une vache à lait pour EDF, et interroge le programme EPR2.

[Xavier Daval @xdaval]

@Emericdevigan @VMO_81 Bonjour Émeric n'y a-t-il pas une part de hausse liée à l'incertitude sur le post ARENH?

[Xavier Daval @xdaval]

@Heu7reka Hello. Je vous suis depuis très longtemps. Je viens d'écouter ce podcast. Je serais intéressé d'avoir votre point de vue sur cette histoire.
https://t.co/FtLLbZ6szP