VIDEO: France Picks GDF SUEZ to Build Offshore Wind Farms

At the beginning of May, a consortium comprising GDF SUEZ, EDP Renewables, Neoen Marine and AREVA won the bidding process to install and operate two offshore wind farms in the areas of Tréport and the Isles of Yeu and Noirmoutier.

French Minister for Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy, Ségolène Royal announced the winner of the second call for tenders on May 7th, highlighting that around 10,000 jobs will be created with this development.

The wind farms will comprise AREVA 8MW wind turbines, which will allow for increased productivity and enhanced performance, with a 40% reduction in the number of turbines and greater compatibility with fishing activity.

Watch the Government’s announcement of the result of the offshore wind bidding and GDF SUEZ’s comments: