RWE wins 151 MW in latest French onshore wind tender

RWE led the latest onshore wind tender launched by the Commission de régulation de l’énergie, securing seven projects representing a prorated capacity of 151 megawatts.

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German company RWE secured a capacity of 151 megawatts (MW) in the ninth onshore wind tender conducted under France’s Multiannual Energy Plan (Plan Pluriannuel de l’Énergie, PPE2), according to results published by the Commission de régulation de l’énergie (CRE). This volume, spread across seven projects, places RWE as the leading winner among the 23 companies selected in the consultation, which awarded a total of 930 MW at a weighted average price of €87.61/MWh.

Five of the awarded projects are 100% owned by RWE, while the other two are co-developed: one with Vent du Nord, the other with Escofi. These projects reinforce RWE’s regional deployment strategy and reflect increased activity in the French onshore wind market following its recent successes in solar tenders.

Geographical diversification of projects

The total installed capacity of the seven projects amounts to 183 MW, of which 151 MW will be directly associated with RWE. The company plans to install 35 wind turbines across four French regions: Centre-Val de Loire, Grand Est, Hauts-de-France, and Normandy. This geographical distribution allows the firm to diversify its asset portfolio and reduce risks associated with regional production intermittency.

According to published estimates, the commissioning of these parks could begin in 2027, with extensions scheduled through 2028. The timeline accounts for the administrative permitting process, supplier mobilisation, and infrastructure construction.

Strengthening RWE’s position in France

This success adds to the two projects RWE secured during the latest solar tenders, reinforcing its development momentum in France. Joseph Fonio, President of RWE Renouvelables France, commended the teams involved, highlighting their expertise in achieving these results.

With this operation, RWE confirms its position among the leading international players in France’s renewable energy sector. The award of these projects comes amid heightened competition among developers and growing interest in CRE tenders, particularly in the onshore wind segment.

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