France has awarded 855 MW of solar capacity in its fifth tender for ground - mounted photovoltaic ( GP ) projects , part of a programme launched in 2016 . A total of 118 winning bids resulted in an average price of € ##500 / MWh ( $ 71.2 ) . Engie is developing a 100 MW park south of Paris , while Solarcentury 's first venture into France will be by way of 30 MW , 17 MW and 10 MW installations .
France has awarded 855 MW of solar capacity in its fifth tender for ground-mounted photovoltaic (PV) projects, part of a programme launched in 2016. A total of 118 winning bids resulted in an average price of €62.7/MWh ($71.2). Engie is planning a 20.26 MW park south of Paris, while Solarcentury's first venture into France will be by way of 30 MW, 17 MW and 10 MW installations.