France Unveils Offshore Wind Farm Expansion Plan

The government aims for offshore wind to contribute 20% of the nation's electricity by 2050 with significant new projects announced.

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.