Axpo secures 163 MW capacity in French renewable energy tenders

Axpo has been awarded a combined capacity of 163 MW in public tenders for solar and wind energy organized by the French Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE), as announced in November 2024. 

Axpo’s solar division, through its subsidiary Urbasolar, secured 124 MWp across 20 projects in nine French regions. These projects include ground-mounted, agricultural photovoltaic (PV), and floating PV installations. 

With this award, Axpo’s cumulative solar capacity from CRE tenders has surpassed 1.7 GW. Urbasolar CEO Antoine Millioud emphasized the company’s dedication to leveraging expertise for driving the energy transition.

Axpo’s wind division, through its subsidiary Volkswind, secured 39 MW for four wind farm projects. Volkswind CEO Katja Stommel highlighted Axpo’s commitment to sustainable energy solutions and its strong portfolio of wind projects in France.

These awards strengthen Axpo’s presence in France and its position as a key player in European renewable energy markets, where it operates in countries including Finland, Germany, Italy, and Spain.