The French government will decide on the future of 3 GW of offshore wind power schemes after the French Senate rejected the government 's proposal to renegotiate or cancel contracts on the west coast , respectively in 2012 and 2014 . The projects were delayed for years because of local objections and the agreed prices are now out of line with the market . Projects for 1 GW were awarded to Siemens and 2 GW to two consortia led by EDF and Iberdrola at around € 200 ( $ 247 ) per MW for 20 years , but prices have more than doubled since then .
The French government will decide on the future of 3 GW of offshore wind power schemes after the French Senate rejected the government's proposal to renegotiate or cancel projects on the west coast, awarded in 2012 and 2014. The projects were delayed for years because of local objections and the agreed prices are now out of line with the market. Contracts for 1 GW were awarded to Engie and 2 GW to two consortia led by EDF and Iberdrola at around €200 ($247) per MW for 20 years, but prices have more than halved since then.