France Launches Tenders for 12,000 MW of Renewable Energy – 10,000 MW Offshore Wind Power

Apr 16, 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...

Why Ursula von der Leyen is Rediscovering Nuclear Energy - and What France’s Nuclear Protection Has to Do with it

Mar 13, 2026 08:08 | Münster (Germany) - Commission President Ursula von der Leyen referred to the key role of nuclear energy and renewable energy in electricity generation at the nuclear energy summit in Paris. What at first glance appears to be a turnaround in energy policy actually has a much deeper background. read more...

France’s Wind Power Capacity Reaches 25,500 MW: VSB France Brings Eoliennes de Tortebesse Wind Farm Online

Jan 20, 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...

Nordex Share Jumps to Top of RENIXX: Strong Demand for Nordex Wind Turbines in France and Belgium - Conditional Order of Around 1,000 MW in the U.S. in Focus

Dec 11, 2025 08:49 | Hamburg (Germany) – The Nordex Group has received new orders in Europe and the United States, continuing its global expansion in the wind energy market. Following the positive order announcements, the Nordex share rose by 8.3 percent yesterday - against the general market trend - to over 28 euros, placing it at the top of the RENIXX index. read more...

French Wind Market on Growth Track: PNE and RWE Secure Awards in Tenth Tender Round

Nov 13, 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

Oct 23, 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...

France’s Wind Market in Focus: VSB France Starts Construction of Its Largest Wind Farm – Market Gains Momentum

Oct 08, 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...

Nordex Stock Climbs: Nordex Secures Orders from the UK, Belgium, and France at Quarter-End

Jul 03, 2025 14:25 | Hamburg, Germany – At the end of June, the Nordex Group announced several new orders totaling 135 megawatts (MW) across three key European markets. read more...

Wind Market France: Nordex Secures Orders for 65 MW in France

May 27, 2025 14:55 | Hamburg – The wind turbine manufacturer Nordex has received two new orders in France for the delivery and installation of wind turbines for two onshore wind farms. The contracts include the delivery of six turbines of the type N163/5.X, six turbines of the type N131/3.X, and one turbine of the type N149/5.X, with a total installed capacity of 64.7 MW. Each contract also includes a multi-year service and maintenance agreement. read more...

Expansion Into Germany: Neoen Begins Construction of Its First Large-Scale Battery Storage Facility in Germany in Saxony-Anhalt

Jan 08, 2025 15:50 | Paris, France / Karlsruhe, Germany - French independent power producer and operator of energy storage solutions Neoen has awarded storage solutions specialist Nidec the contract to begin construction of Neoen's first large-scale energy storage facility in Germany. Official start of construction of the project was in December 2024. read more...