France is among the top nations for significant growth in solar energy generation in recent years, and that continued in the third quarter. The Ministry of Ecological Transition has shared the most recent data from its third-quarter (Q3) 2024 solar photovoltaic energy dashboard. “As of September 30, 2024, [power from solar PV parks] reached 23.7 … Continue reading France Reaches 23.7 GW of Photovoltaic Solar Power
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Chinese photovoltaic factory to create 450 jobs in France
DAS Solar, a Chinese photovoltaic company, will open its first European factory in the Doubs region in 2024, creating between 450 and 600 jobs as part of a strategic investment of 109 million euros. In June 2024, the Chinese company DAS Solar will open a solar panel factory in Mandeure, near Montbéliard, in the Doubs … Continue reading Chinese photovoltaic factory to create 450 jobs in France
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RWE secures two more onshore wind projects at French regulation latest bidding round
The French CRE (Commission for the Regulation of Energy) has published the results for the latest onshore wind bidding round (AO 16), for a selected capacity of 755.22 MW at an average price of 87.92 euros/MWh. RWE has emerged as one of the leading recipient, securing contracts for two projects with a combined capacity of … Continue reading RWE secures two more onshore wind projects at French regulation latest bidding round
Continue readingFrance achieves record photovoltaic capacity growth in 2023
According to the latest report from the International Energy Agency Photovoltaic Power Systems (IEA PVPS), France added 4 GW of solar capacity in 2023, reaching a historic high. This growth is primarily attributed to falling market electricity prices, a significant decline in solar module costs, and the implementation of the French government’s Renewable Energy Acceleration … Continue reading France achieves record photovoltaic capacity growth in 2023
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France to tender 9.2 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind power
France will tender two fixed and three floating wind farms with a total capacity of 9.2 gigawatts (GW) in the coming months, the energy ministry announced in a decision published on Friday.The projects will be built off the coast of Fécamp in northwestern France, as well as in the waters of Brittany, the western Gulf … Continue reading France to tender 9.2 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind power
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Iberdrola strengthens its leadership in offshore wind power with the inauguration of Saint Brieuc, France
This morning (Thursday 19th September) in Brittany, Iberdrola inaugurated the Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm in France, the second largest in the country, with 496-megawatt (MW) of capacity and an annual production of nearly 2,000 gigawatt hours (GWh). This will make it possible to provide secure, indigenous, and emission-free energy to close to 1 million people. … Continue reading Iberdrola strengthens its leadership in offshore wind power with the inauguration of Saint Brieuc, France
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Nordex receives orders for 57 MW of wind power in France
Orders also include Premium Service for the maintenance of the wind turbines for 20 years after their commissioning in autumn 2025. In Centre-Val-de-Loire, four N149/5.X wind turbines are being installed on 105-metre-high steel tube towers in a 22.8 MW wind farm. For a 34.4 MW wind farm in Hauts de France, the Nordex Group will … Continue reading Nordex receives orders for 57 MW of wind power in France
Continue readingNordex secures orders for 245 MW of wind power from France and Türkiye at the end of June
As of the end of June 2024, Nordex Group received orders for 17 projects with a total capacity of 245 MW from its main markets, France and Turkey. The Nordex Group supplies 35 3 and 4 MW wind turbines for nine projects in France. In Türkiye, customers have ordered nine N163/6.X wind turbines and nine … Continue reading Nordex secures orders for 245 MW of wind power from France and Türkiye at the end of June
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French auction results are not the new benchmark for floating wind in Europe
Last month France published the results of its 250 MW floating offshore wind auction off South Brittany (AO5). The winning bid was awarded at €86/MWh – a record-low for floating offshore wind. But Governments must not think this is a new benchmark for floating wind development in Europe. On 15 May France published the results … Continue reading French auction results are not the new benchmark for floating wind in Europe
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France installed 1,013 MW of photovoltaic solar energy in the first quarter
France’s Ministry of Ecological Transition has reported that around 1,013 MW of new PV systems were connected to the French grid in the January-March period. By comparison, the nation added 984 MW in the fourth quarter of 2023 and 639 MW in the first quarter of last year. The country reached a cumulative installed PV … Continue reading France installed 1,013 MW of photovoltaic solar energy in the first quarter
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The potential of floating wind energy in southern Europe
The folks at Aegir Insights always bring interesting maps and analytics about the offshore wind market. After the impressive results of the 250 MW French offshore wind auction, with a PPA of €86/MWh indexed, Aegir Insights wonders which will be the next markets and areas in southern Europe. The following map shows the areas of … Continue reading The potential of floating wind energy in southern Europe
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RWE inaugurates its biggest onshore wind farm in France
The Nouvions onshore wind farm deploys 11 wind turbines with a total capacity of 44 MW, making it RWE’s most powerful wind farm in France. The Nordex N149 wind turbines will be the first of their kind to be installed in France.The wind farm will supply around 19,000 households with green electricity. RWE is celebrating … Continue reading RWE inaugurates its biggest onshore wind farm in France
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Iberdrola launches the second offshore wind farm in France and the first in Brittany
Iberdrola has announced that Saint-Brieuc has become the second fully operational offshore wind farm in France and the first in Brittany. As of 28th May 2024, all wind turbines are operational in the project, which has a total capacity of 496 MW (megawatts). The entire production from the 62 turbines is now feeding into the … Continue reading Iberdrola launches the second offshore wind farm in France and the first in Brittany
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France bets on large volumes of offshore wind energy
Last year France raised its offshore wind target for 2050 to 45 GW, with an intermediate target of 18 GW by 2035. On 2 May the Government published a new offshore auction schedule. It clarifies auction timelines, identifies new sites and extends existing ones. The Government also set out simplification measures that would drastically reduce … Continue reading France bets on large volumes of offshore wind energy
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BayWa r.e. and Elicio, winners of the French floating wind auction
The main topic of the last edition was the French floating wind auction and the statements of the French Minister of Economy, Bruno Le Maire, who mentioned a price below €100/MWh, which surprised many. It was this week when the winners and the award price were revealed. The winner was a consortium formed by BayWa … Continue reading BayWa r.e. and Elicio, winners of the French floating wind auction
Continue readingFrance announces winners of world’s first commercial-scale floating offshore wind auction
Yesterday France announced the winners of the 250 MW South Brittany floating offshore wind auction, the world’s first commercial-scale floating offshore wind auction. This is a major milestone for floating offshore wind technology. So far Europe has only built small pilot and demonstrator projects. With yesterday’s announcement floating wind took a big step towards commercialisation … Continue reading France announces winners of world’s first commercial-scale floating offshore wind auction
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Ørsted will sell its wind power and photovoltaic business in France
Ørsted and ENGIE have signed a share purchase agreement under which ENGIE will acquire OSTWIND International S.A.S., OSTWIND Engineering S.A., and their subsidiaries (jointly Ostwind France), Ørsted’s onshore wind and solar business in France. The transaction is expected to close in Q2 of 2024. Kieran White, Senior Vice President and Head of Onshore in Region … Continue reading Ørsted will sell its wind power and photovoltaic business in France
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France: TotalEnergies Ranks First in Latest National Tender for Rooftop Photovoltaic Solar Projects
TotalEnergies strengthens its position as the market leader in rooftop solar installations in France by ranking first in the latest call for tenders issued by the French Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE), winning more than 80 MWp or 22% of the capacity awarded. This new success strengthens TotalEnergies’ position as one of the major developers in … Continue reading France: TotalEnergies Ranks First in Latest National Tender for Rooftop Photovoltaic Solar Projects
Continue readingFrance reaches 20 GW of photovoltaics (PV)
France reaches milestone with 20 GW of solar PV capacity in 2023, demonstrating its commitment to renewable energy. Regional contributions and future perspectives are highlighted.France has marked an important milestone in its renewable energy journey by connecting approximately 955 MW of new photovoltaic systems to the grid in the last quarter of 2023, according to … Continue reading France reaches 20 GW of photovoltaics (PV)
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RWE wins the largest number of onshore wind power projects in France’s latest tender
RWE has successfully awarded 8 of the 57 wind projects in the latest bidding round. With an assured capacity of 108.7 MW, the Group is the second largest developer in terms of total awarded wind capacity.These results build on RWE’s previous success in 2023, when the Group was already in a leading position. These results … Continue reading RWE wins the largest number of onshore wind power projects in France’s latest tender
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