France launches 10GW offshore wind tender round for new projects

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France has opened a long-awaited tender for 10GW of offshore wind projects, with most developments expected along the country’s west coast. The move forms part of plans to significantly expand offshore wind capacity over the coming decade.

The tender will be split equally between 5GW of fixed-bottom wind farms and 5GW of floating wind projects. Fixed-bottom technology remains more established, while floating wind is intended to enable development in deeper waters.

France aims to increase its offshore wind capacity from less than 2GW to 15GW by 2035. The new projects would also contribute to wider European capacity, which stood at just under 40GW at the end of 2025.

Developers will have four months to submit bids, with winners expected to be selected in February 2027. The projects will operate under contracts for difference, which guarantee a fixed electricity price backed by the state.

The government said projects will need to comply with European manufacturing rules, with most of the turbine components expected to be produced within Europe and subject to environmental requirements.

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