The French CRE (Commission for the Regulation of Energy) has published the results for the latest onshore wind bidding round (AO 15), for a total capacity of 1 058.1 MW at an average price of 87.80 euros/MWh.
RWE has secured contracts for 4 projects with a pro-rata capacity of 62.5 MW and a combined gross capacity of 78 MW. Three of these projects will be fully developed by RWE, while one will be co-developed with Vent du Nord, confirming the Group’s ability to collaborate with other industry players to successfully complete projects. RWE ranks third in this latest bidding round, reaffirming the Group’s consistent performance.
Joseph Fonio, Country Chair RWE Renewables France: “In the current context, I am proud of this achievement, which highlights our consistency in securing new projects. I would like to extend my gratitude to the RWE teams who are working with local communities to accelerate the energy transition, ensuring each project's success and seamless local integration.”
Four projects strengthening RWE’s local presence
The 4 projects secured by RWE are spread across the northern half of France.
Located in the Somme, the first project is an extension of the Douiche wind farm, and will feature seven turbines with a total capacity of 28 MW. Also located in the Hauts-de-France region (in the Aisne department), the Quatre Jallois wind farm, co-owned by Vent du Nord, will feature four wind turbines with a total capacity of 20.7 MW. The Chemin de Châlons wind farm, situated in the Marne department, will consist of three turbines with a total capacity of 11 MW. Lastly, the Chemin de Saint Gilles wind farm, comprising five turbines with a total capacity of 18.4 MW, represents RWE’s first venture in the Vendée region.
Having entered the French market in late 2020, RWE has successfully commissioned 185 MW of renewable energy capacity within two years. The company is currently developing over 1.3 GW of onshore wind projects and nearly 800 MWp of solar projects in France. As a leading figure in the energy transition, the Group is committed to expanding its global green technology capacity to 65 GW by 2030. To achieve this ambitious goal, RWE plans to invest €55 billion between 2024 and the end of the decade.