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France Bets Big on Wind Power with Europe’s Largest Offshore Tender

France Bets Big on Wind Power with Europe’s Largest Offshore Tender

Paris, Saturday, 13 June 2026.
France is making a historic move to become a leader in renewable energy by launching Europe’s largest offshore wind tender, aiming for 10 GW of capacity. This ambitious plan could double France’s current wind power output and position it ahead of competitors like Germany. The tender includes groundbreaking floating wind farms, a technology where France aims to lead globally by 2040. With strict environmental and cybersecurity rules, this initiative is set to attract major investors and reshape Europe’s energy landscape—if completed before political shifts in 2027.