Ocean Winds has completed turbine installation and construction at the Îles d’Yeu and Noirmoutier offshore wind farm in France, marking full operation.
The company said the 61-turbine project off the Vendée coast has been progressively generating electricity since June 2025 and can supply nearly 800,000 people annually.
It added that construction was completed in less than three years despite a complex industrial context and challenging weather conditions.
Ocean Winds noted the project generated nearly 2,400 direct and indirect jobs during construction and will create around 80 long-term positions during operations and maintenance.
The company said the wind farm supported the development of a French industrial ecosystem, including Siemens Gamesa’s factory in Le Havre and the offshore substation built by Chantiers de l’Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire.
“The transition of EMYN from construction into full operation is a clear demonstration of Ocean Winds’ capability to deliver complex offshore wind projects at scale across European markets,” said Craig Windram, ceo of Ocean Winds.
“This milestone reflects the maturity of our industrial model, the strength of our partnerships, and our contribution to reinforcing energy security through the deployment of reliable, renewable generation assets.”
“The completion of EMYN’s construction and its entry into full operation show that offshore wind can be developed in France with strong local industrial integration and in close coexistence with sea users, creating lasting value for both the energy transition and local territories,” said Marc Hirt, country manager for France at Ocean Winds.
“Together with our ongoing projects, including Dieppe – Le Tréport, which has surpassed the halfway mark in foundation installations, EMYN’s track record strengthens Ocean Winds’ position for the next phase of offshore wind development in France.”