France is becoming a key player in Europe's digital infrastructure, joining cities like London and Frankfurt as major hubs. The government's "Plug, baby, plug" initiative encourages the expansion of digital infrastructure by promoting energy efficiency and connectivity. Additionally, France's electricity grid is already 95% decarbonized, and the country is experiencing annual growth of over 20% in installed digital infrastructure capacity. This development has sparked discussions about the potential strain on the electrical network, but officials are confident that France has the capacity to support this growth. Michaël Reffay, general delegate of France Datacentre and a former senior official at the French finance ministry, argues that there is no energy conflict in the short, medium, or long term. France exports about 90 terawatt-hours (TWh) of clean electricity annually—enough to power Belgium—while current data centers use only 10 TWh. Even under the most conservative growth estimates, data center energy use would only reach 35 TWh in 20 years, leaving a surplus of over 40 TWh per year. Using this electricity domestically helps generate tax revenue, supports national electricity companies like EDF and RTE, and strengthens the French economy. A recent parliamentary inquiry raised concerns about "appropriation" of French electricity by large international tech companies, noting that only 9% of reserved energy capacity was used by European firms. Reffay dismisses these concerns as misconceptions that ignore the actual state of France's energy resources. He points out that with abundant electricity available, the idea of "appropriation" doesn't hold weight. Reffay draws a historical parallel to the 19th century, when foreign investment helped build France's railway network, ultimately leading to the rise of national champions like SNCF and Alstom. He emphasizes the importance of seizing opportunities and leveraging local strengths. Currently, France is attracting significant international investment in major digital infrastructure projects. The Fouju AI Campus near Paris, for instance, is a 50 billion euro investment led by the Emirati fund MGX, French startup Mistral AI, and American tech giant Nvidia. This project aims to create the largest AI campus in Europe with a capacity of 1.4 gigawatts. Similarly, the Dugny Digital Hub in the northeastern suburbs of Paris is a 2 billion euro investment by American firm Digital Realty, designed to create a 200-megawatt data center near the Le Bourget area. These projects highlight France's growing appeal as a strategic location for digital infrastructure.