The international energy company Ocean Winds has completed the assembly of the first wind turbine at the Dieppe Le Tréport offshore wind farm. This represents a decisive technical milestone in the construction phase of the infrastructure located off the French coast. The company, jointly controlled by EDP Renewables and ENGIE, directs the technical development and execution of this renewable energy installation.
Development of the Dieppe Le Tréport Offshore Wind Farm Infrastructure
Regarding the project’s capacity, the offshore wind farm will feature a total of 62 wind turbines upon completion of construction. The combined installed capacity will reach 500 MW, a figure that will enable the supply of clean electricity equivalent to the annual consumption of approximately 850,000 people. Having previously completed the installation of the offshore substation, the current plan anticipates that this first wind turbine will begin feeding energy into the electrical grid during the coming weeks.
Indeed, the wind farm’s energy production will increase progressively as the remaining turbines are individually connected to the distribution system. Marc Hirt, CEO of Ocean Winds in France, has noted that the installation of this first unit illustrates the pace at which the firm is driving the sector forward in the country. The executive has highlighted the strength of its teams and the viability of its comprehensive technical approach across different French regions.
This operational progress is part of a sequence of deployments carried out by the company in French territory during 2026. Previously, the organization has commissioned the Îles d’Yeu et de Noirmoutier offshore wind farm and has generated the first kilowatts at the Éoliennes Flottantes du Golfe du Lion floating project. These operations demonstrate the company’s capability to manage various fixed-foundation and floating technologies simultaneously.
Furthermore, the infrastructure’s execution is based on a network of industrial suppliers with a strong European presence. The wind turbines come from the Siemens Gamesa factory in Le Havre, while the tower sections are manufactured in Bilbao and prepared in Brest. Likewise, the foundations have been produced in the Spanish town of Fene and the offshore substation has been built by Chantiers de l’Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire. The submarine cables are manufactured in Greece and the offshore works are handled by contractors such as Jan De Nul and DEME.
Finally, Frédéric Flaus, project director of the offshore installation, has indicated that this milestone is the result of several years of preparation and dialogue with local stakeholders. The executive has noted that the project maintains constant communication with maritime users to ensure optimal integration into the marine environment. Thus, the work teams continue to focus on the safe and efficient advancement of the wind farm.
Source and photo: Ocean Winds
