[Solar PV: France Launches 925 MW Tender with Strict Supply Chain Resilience Rules]

Published: May 6, 2026 09:01

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The French energy regulator (CRE) has published specifications for the "AO PPE2 PV Sol" tender, targeting 925 MW of ground-mounted and agrivoltaic solar projects exceeding 500 kW. A dedicated 200 MW tranche is reserved for projects under 5 MW. The bidding window opens on July 20, 2026, and closes on July 30. The tender introduces significant supply chain resilience requirements in line with the European Net Zero Industries Act (NZIA). To qualify, projects must avoid assembly in dominant non-EU third countries.

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