News from France
France Expands Offshore Wind Power – Ocean Winds Installs Final Turbine at Îles d’Yeu et Noirmoutier Wind Farm
30 Apr 2026 07:50 | Vendée (France) – France is continuing to push forward with the expansion of offshore wind energy: developer Ocean Winds has installed the final wind turbine at the Îles d’Yeu et Noirmoutier (EMYN) offshore wind farm, completing construction. The 488 MW project has now entered full operation. read more...
France Launches Tenders for 12,000 MW of Renewable Energy – 10,000 MW Offshore Wind Power
16 Apr 2026 09:21 | Paris, France – The expansion of renewable energy continues to gain momentum in France. The French government has launched new tenders for a total of around 12 gigawatts (12,000 MW) of renewable energy. The main focus is on offshore wind power. With the expansion of offshore wind energy, France is pursuing a dual energy and industrial policy approach. On the one hand, the share of renewable energy is to increase significantly; on the other hand, nuclear power will remain an important part of the electricity supply. Among renewable energies, France is placing particular emphasis on the expansion of offshore wind power. read more...
British Nuclear Power Plant Hinkley Point C Faces Further Delays and Rising Costs - Nuclear Power Costs at Least 15 Cents per Kilowatt-Hour
24 Feb 2026 08:38 | Paris (France) / London (UK) - The French energy supplier EDF has once again postponed the completion of the British nuclear power plant Hinkley Point C (HPC). The first reactor of the 3.2 GW nuclear power project in Somerset is now expected to begin operations in 2030, five years later than originally planned. read more...
France’s Wind Power Capacity Reaches 25,500 MW: VSB France Brings Eoliennes de Tortebesse Wind Farm Online
20 Jan 2026 17:03 | Dresden (Germany) - VSB France has successfully connected its largest wind farm to date, Eoliennes de Tortebesse, in the Puy-de-Dôme department. The wind farm comprises 15 Vestas V110 wind turbines with a total capacity of 32.4 MW. read more...
Engie Expands International Battery Portfolio: Engie Enters the Indian Energy Storage Market
11 Dec 2025 08:37 | Paris (France) - The French energy group Engie has, for the first time, been awarded a contract in India for a battery energy storage system (BESS) with a capacity of 280 MW and 560 MWh. read more...
Solar Power for Google: Total Energies to Supply Renewable Energy to Google’s Data Centers in Ohio for 15 Years
17 Nov 2025 17:04 | Paris (France) – Total Energies and Google have signed a 15-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a total of 1.5 TWh of certified renewable energy. read more...
French Wind Market on Growth Track: PNE and RWE Secure Awards in Tenth Tender Round
13 Nov 2025 12:55 | Münster (Germany) – France is mainly known for its use of nuclear energy in the energy sector, but the energy transition is running at full speed behind the scenes. In the latest tender round for onshore wind projects, projects totaling nearly 1,000 MW were awarded. German companies such as PNE and RWE are also benefiting. read more...
PNE Strengthens Market Position in France With Sale of Two Wind Farms - Market Momentum Accelerates - New Wind Power Records
23 Oct 2025 16:15 | Cuxhaven (Germany) - The PNE Group continues its growth trajectory in France, further expanding its activities in the wind energy sector. The recent sale of several projects highlights the strategic importance of the French market for the Cuxhaven-based project developer—and coincides with a phase of increasing momentum in the French wind market. read more...
Wpd Combines Energy Transition and Agriculture: Wpd Solar France Develops 140-MW Solar Park in France
15 Oct 2025 09:29 | Champvert (France) – Wpd Solar France has started construction of the Marcy solar park in the Nièvre department. The large-scale solar project will span an area of 187 hectares and have a capacity of 140.6 MWp. read more...
France’s Wind Market in Focus: VSB France Starts Construction of Its Largest Wind Farm – Market Gains Momentum
08 Oct 2025 17:11 | Nîmes (France) – Despite political and bureaucratic challenges, the French wind energy market continues to grow dynamically. Current projects and developments, such as the start of construction of VSB France’s Pays d’Auge wind farm and new production records, demonstrate that renewable energies are playing an increasingly important role in the country’s energy mix. read more...
