The PNE Group has been awarded a 22-megawatt wind farm project in France, succeeding in a highly competitive tender round that saw 144 bids competing for only 39 projects. The 'Oinville-Saint-Liphard' wind farm, located in the Centre-Val de Loire region, will consist of four wind turbines and was selected among 11 winning developers in the eleventh tender under the PPE2 programme. A total of 2.38 GW of capacity was bid, with 808 MW ultimately awarded.
Roland Stanze, Chief Operating Officer of PNE AG, highlighted the significance of the win. 'We are very pleased that we were able to prevail in a highly competitive tender. This once again demonstrates the excellent work being done by our French team on the ground. Following the sale of the 'Romescamps' wind farm, this is the next success for us within just a few days in one of our most important core markets and once again confirms our strategy.'
The tender process resumed after a nearly one-year pause, following the French government's announcement of a relaunch in early April 2026, shortly after publishing the multiannual energy plan PPE3. The timing was crucial for PNE, as the 'Oinville-Saint-Liphard' project received its permit in May, just in time to submit for this tender. The approval was granted in only 15 months, showcasing efficient regulatory processing.
This milestone underscores France's importance as a core market for the PNE Group, which is listed on the SDAX and has over 30 years of experience in onshore wind farm development. The company's portfolio covers all project phases, from site investigation to repowering, and it also provides services for wind and photovoltaic plants as well as battery storage solutions. For more information about the PNE Group's activities, visit the original release at www.newmediawire.com.
