France's PPE2 Program: 50 MWp Solar in Remote Areas

• French tender awards 50 MWp of solar in overseas France, with top companies like EDF Renewables leading the way. Ministry aims for 29 GW by 2026.

French tender allocates 50 MWp of solar in non-interconnected areas in overseas France under the PPE2 energy procurement programme. The Ministry of Ecological Transition announced 15 winners with a total capacity of 49.76 MWp, including companies like Corsica Sole, Akuo, Helexia, and EDF Renewables. The department of Haute-Corse received the highest number of projects, followed by Reunion in the Indian Ocean.

The average price at which the projects were secured was not disclosed. With the PPE2 initiative, France aims to allocate nearly 29 GW of renewable power generation capacity by 2026. The full list of awarded projects can be found on the ministry's website, showcasing the country's commitment to expanding solar energy in non-interconnected areas.

What companies won bids for solar projects in non-interconnected areas of France?

• Corsica Sole
• Akuo
• Helexia
• EDF Renewables