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The French Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) has announced the results of its latest onshore wind tender (AO 16), awarding a total capacity of 755.22 MW at an average price of €87.92/MWh. RWE emerged as a key recipient, securing contracts for two wind projects with a combined capacity of 41.3 MW. These projects will generate enough green electricity to power approximately 33,700 residents.
The Morgat wind farm, located in the Charente-Maritime department, will feature two turbines with a total capacity of 11.8 MW, while the Pressoirs wind farm in the Indre region will host five turbines with a combined capacity of 29.5 MW. RWE has also committed to implementing support measures to ensure the seamless integration of these projects into their local communities.
Since entering the French market in late 2020, RWE has commissioned 240 MW of renewable energy capacity and is actively developing over 1.4 GW of onshore wind and 900 MWp of solar projects. The company is also participating in all ongoing French offshore wind tenders. Globally, RWE aims to expand its renewable energy portfolio to more than 65 GW by 2030, supported by a €55 billion investment plan spanning 2024 to the end of the decade.Katja Wünschel, CEO RWE Renewables Europe & Australia,said, “This new success reflects RWE’s winning approach: making each project exemplary in combining local integration with competitive pricing. These good results reflect our growth in the French market, in line with our Growing Green strategy.”
