France Signals Tidal Energy Industrialization with Major 2030 Commercial Tender

Paris, Sunday, 15 February 2026.
France has officially committed to industrializing its tidal energy sector by embedding a commercial tender for 250 MW into its newly published energy strategy, with awards scheduled by 2030. This strategic move marks a pivotal transition for tidal technology, shifting it from experimental pilot projects to scalable infrastructure assets capable of contributing to national energy sovereignty. When combined with the United Kingdom’s recent 140 MW allocation, this development solidifies Europe’s position as the global leader in marine energy commercialization. For international investors and energy executives, this tender provides the long-awaited market visibility and regulatory certainty needed to unlock private capital, signaling that the supply chain is maturing and ready for mass manufacturing and large-scale deployment.