Innergex secures 85 MW in France with six agrivoltaic solar projects

Canadian developer Innergex has won all six projects of the Grenier des Essences portfolio for a total of 85 MW, strengthening its position in France’s ground-mounted solar sector.

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Canadian group Innergex Renewable Energy has secured all six agrivoltaic projects in the Grenier des Essences portfolio during the eighth session of the ground-mounted solar tender under the Multiannual Energy Programme (PPE2), organised by the French Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission de régulation de l’énergie – CRE). These projects represent a total capacity of 85 megawatts (MW), with 53 MW awarded during the most recent session. This allocation reinforces Innergex’s growth strategy in the French solar market, marking a significant expansion of its energy commitments in the country.

A project fully led by Innergex in France

The Grenier des Essences portfolio is located in the commune of Joux-la-Ville, in the Yonne department. It is the first project entirely developed by Innergex in France to enter the construction phase. Initiated in 2021, the project is designed with a dual purpose: energy production and agricultural reconversion. By combining solar electricity generation with a rural development model, the company partnered with local stakeholders to ensure both economic and regional viability.

The project was developed in collaboration with local representatives, including a group of farmers, to align agricultural priorities with energy needs. According to Innergex’s plans, the installations are scheduled to come online in 2027. The electricity produced will be sold under a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), providing long-term revenue visibility for the solar park.

A strategy focused on contractual stability

With this series of awards, Innergex confirms its intention to make France a strategic axis of its international portfolio. The agrivoltaic model used in Grenier des Essences reflects an investment approach targeting rural French areas, with a focus on job creation and high-value agricultural diversification.

The contractual framework secured for the project, combined with local authority support, provides financial stability favourable to the Canadian company. The development of these projects sends a positive signal to market stakeholders, as long-term contractual structuring becomes a key factor for solar investment profitability.

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