On Wednesday, October 7, Maud Bregeon, France's Minister for Energy, announced the results of the latest photovoltaic tender sessions during the national conference of France Renouvelables. These tenders are part of the government's strategy to promote renewable energy by inviting companies to bid for the right to build solar power plants. The ground-mounted photovoltaic power plant tender received 125 applications, with a total capacity of 930 megawatts (MWc). This reflects a significant drop in prices, with the weighted average cost now at 60 euros per megawatt-hour (€/MWh), down from about 80 €/MWh at the end of 2025. Smaller photovoltaic installations, ranging from 100 to 500 kWc, also showed a notable decline in average prices, set at 75 €/MWh. For Bregeon, this reduction highlights the "competitiveness gains achieved by the industry." She emphasized the government's goal of reducing subsidies, stating, "we should not create a rent," and urged using the cost reductions to build "a solid foundation for the future." Looking ahead, Bregeon mentioned that the next challenge will be to show that renewable energy can manage its flexibility—essentially, the ability to adjust to changes in energy demand and supply. This issue will be a key focus in the new government electrification plan. The minister also confirmed that a technologically neutral tender, which would allow for various types of renewable energy technologies, will be opened at the beginning of 2027. This move is expected to further diversify and strengthen France's renewable energy sector.