TotalEnergies has reinforced its position as the market leader in rooftop solar installations in France by securing the top spot in the latest call for tenders issued by the French Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) — the company secured over 80 MWp, representing 22 per cent of the total capacity awarded.
This achievement further solidifies TotalEnergies’ standing as one of the primary developers in France for solar installations on rooftops exceeding 500 KWp.
This includes a range of installations such as building rooftops, greenhouses, warehouses, canopies, and agrivoltaic shades.
By solarising its B2B customers’ sites, TotalEnergies is actively supporting the energy transition of businesses across various sectors.
The company provides renewable electricity generated on-site to its customers, enabling them to significantly reduce their electricity bills while lowering their carbon footprint.
TotalEnergies Renewables France Managing Director Marin de Montbel said: “We are very proud of this performance, which attests to our expertise in rooftop photovoltaics, a fast-growing market.
“All these new projects confirm our status as a key partner to companies engaged in the energy transition and the decarbonisation of their operations in France.”
TotalEnergies Renewables France is a major player in renewable electricity production, operating in mainland France and overseas territories across the wind, photovoltaic, and hydroelectric sectors.
In 2023, TotalEnergies increased its investments in renewables by over 20 per cent, with nearly €400 million (AU$663 million) directly invested in France.
The company is accelerating its efforts in renewables in the country, where it already operates more than 620 wind, solar, and hydropower plants — as well as battery storage.
As part of its ambition to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, TotalEnergies is developing a cost-competitive portfolio combining renewables (solar, onshore and offshore wind) and flexible assets (CCGT, storage) to deliver clean firm power to its customers.
By the end of 2023, TotalEnergies’ gross renewable electricity generation installed capacity reached 22 GW.
The company aims to expand this business to reach 35 GW in 2025 and more than 100 TWh of net electricity production by 2030.
