France Launches 10 GW Offshore Wind Tender

en.Wedoany.com Reported - France has launched a new round of offshore wind tenders, planning to develop offshore wind projects totaling approximately 10 GW, with sites mainly located along the western coast of France, covering parts of the Atlantic Ocean, the English Channel, and the Mediterranean coast. This French offshore wind tender will serve as a key procurement arrangement to expand France's offshore wind installed capacity.

This round of French offshore wind tenders includes approximately 5 GW of fixed-bottom offshore wind projects and approximately 5 GW of floating offshore wind projects, involving a total of 11 projects. Fixed-bottom solutions are primarily suited for shallower waters, while floating solutions can be used in deeper waters. Bidding companies will submit proposals in accordance with the tender document requirements, and the projects will subsequently receive support through a Contract for Difference mechanism.

France's current operational offshore wind capacity remains below 2 GW, with the government targeting an increase to 15 GW by 2035. If this 10 GW offshore wind project tender proceeds smoothly, it will provide a project pipeline for France's subsequent offshore wind construction and also drive new demand in areas such as wind turbines, submarine cables, foundation structures, offshore construction, and operation and maintenance. The results of the French offshore wind tender are expected to be gradually clarified between the end of 2026 and early 2027.

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