Overview

• The French government has released a map identifying priority zones for offshore wind farm development by 2035 and 2050.
• Plans include increasing offshore wind capacity from 1.5 GW today to 18 GW by 2035 and 45 GW by 2050.
• An upcoming call for tenders in early 2025 aims to allocate 9.2 GW for new projects, significantly expanding current infrastructure.
• Projects will span all French maritime areas, with notable developments planned off the coast of Fécamp, Brest, and the Gulf of Lion.
• Environmental and economic impacts are being considered, with concerns about biodiversity and fishing rights addressed in planning.