Q Energy is planning 1GW of installed and/or developed capacity in France, and to enter new wind markets such as Germany, Portugal and Spain over the next months.
The developer is not only focusing on new locations but is also aiming to be one of the pioneers of repowering in France.
With the Souleilla-Corbières wind farm, its first repowering project, nearing completion, a further 160MW of developments have already been authorised.
In addition, more than 400MW of sites are under development and five repowering partnerships have been signed.
Following Souleilla-Corbières, four new projects are set to be launched between 2023 and 2024 for a total installed capacity of 56MW.
Q Energy chief executive Sang Chull Chung said: “We are proud to be one of the key wind developers in France and will now use our many years of experience to expand Q Energy’s position to other European markets – mainly Germany, Portugal and Spain.
“In doing so, we are working on our own greenfield projects as well as in cooperation with other developers.
“Utilising our strong solar footprint in these markets, hybrid projects including wind and energy storage systems will be a strategic business for Q Energy going forward.”
Q Energy has been active in the French offshore wind market for over a decade.
Together with Ailes Marines, the company co-developed the 500MW Saint-Brieuc off the coast of Brittany.
As part of the Océole partnership, Q Energy is also currently pre-qualified to bid for three French offshore tenders totalling around 1.75GW on the Atlantic coast and in the Mediterranean Sea.
Intensive preparations are being made for participation in further European tenders in countries such as Germany and Portugal.