France has outlined the bidding terms for the 500MW Dunkirk Round 3 offshore wind farm off the country's northern coast, with the winner to be named by mid-2019.
The government has sent out the final criteria to the 10 bidders that were shortlisted in the so-called competitive dialogue phase. The candidates will now have four months to apply.
Industry association FEE said it was pleased with the announcement made at the inter-ministerial committee meeting in the city of Dunkirk.
“The economic, energy related, and environmental stakes of offshore wind energy are considerable and entail concrete promises,” said FEE president Olivier Perot.
“The government understands that the energy transition can't be done without a balanced energy mix and ambitious energy targets.”
Industry association SER president Jean-Louis Bal said France could become an important offshore wind market.
“This offshore wind tender is an important milestone, as it will allow us to show France's great competitiveness when it comes to offshore wind.”
Source:renews
