GDF SUEZ, EDP Renewables, Neoen Marine, and AREVA submitted their proposals to the French government for the installation and operation of 1,000MW of offshore wind energy – 500MW in the Le Tréport (Haute-Normandie) area and 500MW in the vicinity of the islands of Yeu and Noirmoutier (Pays-de-la-Loire). The estimated production generated by these two wind farms could provide the electricity for 1.6M French people.
GDF SUEZ, EDP Renewables, Neoen Marine and AREVA aim to develop their projects through the local industrial sector in close collaboration with local stakeholders. These projects also ensure support for fishermen and concrete solutions for the protection of the environment and the landscape. The construction of these two wind farms will generate close to 6,000 jobs and involve many local businesses. These projects will also involve the significant development of regional port facilities.
At the port of Le Havre, four factories will be set up to manufacture key equipment for wind turbines. In addition, the ports of Le Havre and Saint-Nazaire will serve as construction sites for the offshore facilities. Finally, support centres for logistics, operations, and maintenance will be located at the ports of Dieppe and Le Tréport, as well as on the islands of Yeu and Noirmoutier, mobilising 100% local jobs.
