The global energy transition has gained some serious momentum in recent years as a litany of nations around the world focus on decarbonizing the energy sector to meet clean energy targets by the end of the decade. Most nations have in place ambition to reach a certain level of clean energy by 2030, but some have faltered while others are moving forward. One nation that is running full steam ahead is France, which recently held a onshore wind tender to attract prospective operators to the European nation.
RWE has secured a lucrative contract for two French onshore wind farms
RWE, one of France’s leading energy companies, has secured two contracts for new wind farms in its home nation of France. The French Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) recently published the results of the 10th round of the PPE2 – Multiannual Energy Program. With over 90 projects submitted during the tender process, only 42 were selected.
RWE was in attendance and kept a close eye on proceedings, securing the contracts for the Balinot wind project, located in the Oise region, and the Langonnet project in Morbihan. Those two projects represent a combined capacity of 21.6 MW of clean wind power, marking a new era in the French renewable energy sector as the nation heads towards its self-imposed 2030 clean energy target.
France has been at the center of the energy transition since it hosted the COP21 conference in Paris. Aiming to accelerate the energy transition to clean and renewable energy, the vast majority of nations signed on to the agreement in 2016, although the United States has since withdrawn.
“I would like to congratulate all the teams who contributed to RWE’s success in this tender. The consistency of our achievements, tender after tender, reflects the strength of our long-term strategy and the dedication of our teams to developing high-quality projects across France.” – Katja Wünschel, CEO RWE Renewables Europe & Australia
2025 has been a great year for RWE as the company expands its energy portfolio
RWE’s French energy ambitions have been boosted through several projects this year, marking a milestone year for the French energy operator. The company boasts more than 83 MW of wind and solar projects commissioned in 2025. RWE secured 82 MW in the French Energy Regulatory Commission’s 2024 tender round and has continued to expand operations this year through the two new projects.
Combining last year’s capacity with the 2025 projects RWE has secured, the company now boasts 172.6 MW of onshore wind capacity and 19.6 MWac of solar capacity. This consistent positive performance sets the company up to become a leader in France’s energy transition.
France has led the regional energy transition as the world turns its back on conventional energy generation resources, such as gas and oil, in favor of the more trendy and clean energy that the renewable energy market presents. With Europe reporting 11.3 GW of new wind turbine orders in the first half of the year, the reality has become all too clear: Wind power will play a vital role in Europe’s energy transition ambitions.
The winds of change are blowing across the international energy sector
Change is the only constant in our lives, and the energy sector has been in need of some reform in recent years due to the effect of our reliance on fossil fuels devastating the environment, leading to climate disasters of biblical proportions. France is not alone in its wind power ambitions, as the US, despite its President’s clear disdain for the sector, has recently announced the 2.6 GW offshore wind project in Virginia remains on schedule. Like it or not, wind power will play a key role in the international energy transition that has swept the world.
