France has once again demonstrated its commitment to renewable energy, announcing the results of its latest tender for commercial and industrial (C&I) rooftop solar projects. The tender, which marks the 16th round of the country’s successful CRE4 program, allocated a total of 300.9 MW across 1,146 individual projects. The average price for the awarded capacity was €0.09648/kWh (approximately $0.1108/kWh), signaling a robust and competitive market.
Results of the France rooftop PV tender
The tender, which targeted projects larger than 500 kW, attracted significant interest, receiving 1,248 bid submissions that totaled 371 MW. Ultimately, 1,146 of these projects were awarded contracts, achieving a total awarded capacity of 300.9 MW. The weighted average price for these projects settled at €0.09648/kWh. The price spectrum, ranging from a low of €0.0688/kWh to a high of €0.1338/kWh, highlights the competitive bidding environment among developers.
This round’s weighted average price saw a slight increase from the previous tender, which recorded an average of €0.0958/kWh for 261.88 MW of capacity. The consistent success of these auctions is a key policy driver for the nation’s solar sector, a trend seen in other recent France Solar News Archives. The regions securing the highest awarded capacities were Seine-et-Marne (24.24 MW), Moselle (18.68 MW), and Bouches-du-Rhône (17.06 MW), showcasing broad geographical participation.
Albioma Solar Energy Secures 2.2 MW in France rooftop PV tender
Among the successful bidders, Albioma Solar Energy (ASE), a subsidiary of the renewable energy producer Albioma, announced it had secured 2.2 MW of the awarded capacity. ASE, which was acquired by Albioma in 2021, has a strong focus on developing and operating solar power plants in both mainland France and its overseas territories.
This award aligns with Albioma’s broader strategy to significantly expand its renewable energy portfolio. The company’s consistent participation in national solar energy tenders underscores its commitment to helping France achieve its renewable energy capacity goals.
Solar Power Growth in France due to rooftop PV tender
The results of this tender contribute to an impressive growth trajectory for solar power in France. Recent data shows that the country’s cumulative installed solar capacity reached 22.4 GW by the end of the first quarter of 2025, following the addition of 1,442 MW in that period alone. This rapid expansion marks a significant acceleration in deployment, as detailed in reports on how France solar capacity 2025 surges with 1.442 GW expansion in Q1.
This continuous growth highlights France’s strong political and financial commitment to expanding its renewable energy infrastructure. The nation’s focus on solar energy is a critical component of its larger strategy to transition towards a more sustainable and low-carbon energy system.
Future Prospects for Solar Energy in France after rooftop PV tender
The successful conclusion of the 16th CRE4 tender is another significant step forward in France’s clean energy journey. The newly awarded projects will not only boost the country’s growing solar capacity but also help meet its ambitious renewable energy targets. Programs like CRE4 are central to France’s strategy for decarbonization, and future auctions, such as the planned France solar projects annual tenders for 2GW, will continue this momentum.
This sustained focus on solar, underpinned by a sophisticated solar panel manufacturing process, demonstrates a strong and growing interest from developers and investors. For observers in Germany and across Europe, France’s consistent tender-based approach offers a valuable model for stimulating C&I solar development and accelerating the continent’s collective energy transition.
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