Ocean Winds installs the first Dieppe Le Tréport turbine
The installation of the first turbine in Dieppe Le Tréport marks a new milestone for Ocean Winds in France. The wind energy project is moving towards the gradual start of electricity generation after completing one of the most significant tasks of its construction phase.
The offshore wind farm enters a decisive phase
Ocean Winds is currently continuing to develop the offshore wind farm located off the coast of Dieppe and Le Tréport. The installation of the first wind turbine marks the beginning of a phase in which the infrastructure will gradually become an active source of renewable electricity.
Furthermore, the offshore substation is already installed, which will allow the turbines to be connected to the electrical grid as they become operational. According to the planned schedule, the first units will begin generating power in the coming weeks.
Dieppe Le Tréport will bring energy to 850,000 people
Once completed, Dieppe Le Tréport will have 62 wind turbines and an installed capacity of 500 MW.
Thanks to this infrastructure, the park will be able to generate electricity equivalent to the annual consumption of approximately 850,000 people. This capacity places it among the most significant clean energy developments currently under construction in France.
Furthermore, the project is part of the country's efforts to increase the share of renewable energy within its energy system and reduce dependence on conventional sources.
Ocean Winds strengthens its presence in France
The installation of the first turbine comes at a time of intense activity for Ocean Winds in the French market.
Since the beginning of 2026, the company has achieved full commissioning of the Îles d'Yeu et de Noirmoutier offshore wind farm . Simultaneously, it also delivered its first energy from the Éoliennes Flottantes du Golfe du Lion floating wind project.
These advances demonstrate the company's ability to simultaneously manage wind energy projects based on both fixed foundations and floating technologies.
A European industrial chain is involved in the construction
Furthermore, the development of Dieppe Le Tréport mobilizes numerous industrial players from various European countries.
Siemens Gamesa supplies the turbines used in the wind farm. A significant portion of the components are produced in France, while other infrastructure elements are manufactured in Spain and Greece before being transported to the logistics ports involved in the project's execution.
Similarly, companies specializing in offshore installations such as Jan De Nul and DEME play a fundamental role in the maritime operations necessary to complete the deployment of the wind turbines.
Electricity production will increase gradually.
As the installation of new turbines continues, the offshore wind farm will combine construction tasks with the gradual start of electricity generation.
Each new connection will increase the production of clean energy destined for the French grid. With this, Ocean Winds continues to consolidate its position within the European offshore wind sector as France advances in the development of new renewable energy capacity off its coasts.
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