France Aims for 40% Renewables in 2030

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Last week France submitted its final 2030 National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) to the European Commission. The country will aim for 33% renewable energy in its energy mix in 2030.

This translates into 40% renewables in the power sector – wind energy could deliver half of this. The Plan outlines ambitious, yet realistic targets and measures to deliver on the energy transition. However, their implementation remains key to fully tap into the French wind energy potential. The Plan foresees up to 34.7GW of onshore wind in 2028. And the Government boosted up offshore wind ambitions to 5.2-6.2 GW by 2028 on the back of the competitive price delivered in the 2019 Dunkirk offshore tender (€44/MWh). France is also betting on cost reductions in floating wind. 750... ... More: Official Press Release WindEurope

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