France's 10-GW Offshore Wind Tender Will Focus on Floating Projects

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Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--The French government is set to allocate 60% of its upcoming 10-gigawatt (GW) offshore wind tender, scheduled for early 2025, to floating wind projects. This innovative technology, which utilizes turbines mounted on floats anchored to the seabed, is essential for tapping into the deeper waters of the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts, where traditional fixed turbines cannot be installed. France targets commissioning these projects between 2032 and 2035, aiming to meet its ambitious offshore wind goals of 18 GW by 2035 and 40 GW by 2050.

Interested parties have until the summer of 2025 to submit bids, with winners to be announced by mid-2026. Additionally, the government will unveil a comprehensive map of priority zones for offshore wind development up to 2050. Floating turbines are expected to play a pivotal role in harnessing renewable energy from challenging marine environments.

Industrial Info is tracking 18 capital wind projects offshore France, worth US$39.56 billion. Subscribers to Industrial Info's Global Market Intelligence (GMI) Power Project Database can click here for a full list of projects.

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