Neoen wins 180 MW of wind, solar projects in French auction

• Renewable power manufacturer Neoen SA (EPA: NEOEN) has protected 11 projects completing 180 MW of wind and also solar power in the French government's PPE2 technology-neutral tender.

Specifically, the firm was awarded 2 solar projects of a consolidated 42.1 MWp and also 9 wind schemes, totalling 137.8 MW.

Situated in the Grand Est area, the 19.3-MWp Isle-sur-Marne and the 22.8-MWp Morhange 2 solar projects are expected to enter the building and construction phase in 2023. The latter is an extension of Neoen's photovoltaic or pv (PV) farm based in the same town.

The wind projects are spread out across the areas of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Normandie, Grand Est, Bourgogne-- Franche Comte as well as Pays de la Loire.

Neoen mentioned that while the building and construction of the 12-MW Eure wind farm is readied to start following year, the various other 8 projects are currently waiting for final clearance.

When full, the wind plants ought to be capable of creating some 300 GWh each year, enough to satisfy the need of 120,000 people.

The technology-neutral tender under the PPE2 subsidy programme in France granted 34 projects with a combined capacity of 501.1 MW and also solar accounted for concerning 180 MW of the overall.