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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...
Due to Brookfield Takeover Plans: Neoen Sells Generation And Storage Portfolio in Victoria
Dec 06, 2024 08:04 | Paris, France / Sydney, Australia - The independent French power producer Neoen has sold its renewable project portfolio in the Australian state of Victoria to HMC Capital. This marks an important milestone for the acquisition by Brookfield. read more...
Total Energies Acquires VSB Group For Billions
Dec 05, 2024 14:40 | Dresden, Germany / Zug, Switzerland / Paris, France - A big bang in the renewable energy industry in Germany. As part of its strategic transformation into a multi-energy producer, the French energy group Total Energies is acquiring 100 percent of the VSB Group. In addition, Total Energies has sold a 50 percent stake in solar and battery storage projects with a capacity of 2,000 MW in Texas. read more...
Renewable Energies in France: VSB Signs Five Electricity Supply Contracts With French Carrefour
Sep 26, 2024 20:54 | Dresden, Germany - VSB Group, developer and operator of wind and solar parks, announces the signing of five long-term electricity supply contracts between VSB France and Carrefour. read more...
Nordex Receives Turbine Orders From France - Nordex Share With 26 Percent Annual Gain in 2024
Aug 08, 2024 09:30 | Hamburg, Germany - Wind turbine manufacturer Nordex has announced two further orders for the delivery of wind turbines from France. Even though the country is largely associated with nuclear energy in the public eye, the expansion of onshore and offshore wind energy is also making steady progress in France. read more...