France’s CRE PPE2 Tender Allocates 104.4 MW Solar Projects to Neoen

France's CRE PPE2 Tender Allocates 104.4 MW Solar Projects to Neoen

Neoen, a French renewable energy producer, has initiated the construction of four solar projects totaling 104.4 MWp won in PPE2 tender. This move cements Neoen’s position among the top awardees in the recent call for tenders by the French Energy Regulation Commission (CRE), known as PPE2.

Among the awarded projects, three incorporate an agrivoltaic approach, integrating sheep farming with solar power generation. The Geloux project in Landes is set to expand a 14.4 MWp solar farm on municipal forestry plots, further building upon Neoen’s existing 7.2 MWp solar farm established in the area back in 2014. In Mayenne, the Brisanne solar farm (30 MWp) is an agrisolar initiative, preserving sheep farming activities while simultaneously generating additional full-time employment opportunities.

Both the Villegongis project (30 MWp) in Indre and the Réchicourt-le-Château project (30 MWp) in Moselle are designed as agrivoltaic parks, dedicating land to sheep farming alongside solar power generation. Neoen has collaborated with local agricultural colleges and institutes, aiming to promote agrivoltaism and foster partnerships that engage young farmers in these projects.

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Neoen has marked achievements in French government tenders this year, amassing a cumulative capacity of 475.5 MWp in solar and wind projects. The company plans to commission these newly awarded photovoltaic power plants between 2025 and 2028, with their combined output expected to cover the annual electricity needs of at least 50,000 people in France.

RE Tenders in France 

Renewable energy tenders in France are a crucial mechanism employed by the government to encourage the development of renewable energy projects. These tenders, managed by organizations such as the French Energy Regulation Commission (CRE), aim to allocate capacity for various renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, hydroelectric, biomass, and more.

The PPE tenders for renewable energy aim to support and incentivize the growth of clean energy sources, such as solar, wind, hydroelectric, biomass, and other renewable technologies. They operate through a competitive bidding process, where companies submit proposals to develop renewable energy projects within defined parameters set by the government. Winning bids in these tenders typically receive support mechanisms, which may include fixed-price contracts or feed-in tariffs that guarantee a certain revenue for the energy generated over a specified period. These mechanisms ensure a stable and predictable income for renewable energy project developers, encouraging investment and innovation in the sector.

The fifth PPE2 auction was slightly oversubscribed.