Siemens Gamesa has selected Global Wind Service (GWS) as partner for the complete pre-assembly scope for the 497MW Parc éolien en mer de Fécamp offshore wind farm in France.
The pre-assembly scope includes pre-assembly of the tower components as well as assembly of the HSBM tool on the nacelles.
GWS started mobilizing in February and the first vessel load out is expected to take place in May.
The award comes on the back of several successful pre-assembly projects together (Wind Farm Fryslân in the Netherlands for all 89 turbines and Greater Changhua 1 & 2a Offshore Wind Farms for 111 turbines).
GWS area manager for France Adrien Galinier said: “We are very excited to be involved in this second major offshore project in France after Parc éolien en mer de Saint-Nazaire last year.
“Over the past year we have proven that we are able to execute very large and complex projects, even in a market which is relatively new, when it comes to offshore wind.
“Our French business unit was established only one year ago, and I’m really proud of how far we have come in this short time. It’s our clear goal to continuously develop our French unit and footprint underlining our position as preferred partner for offshore wind installation – also in France.
“To be successful in this, it requires the right competences and a strong local workforce – something we are very committed to.
“We are now looking forward to Parc éoliens en mer de Fécamp, contributing to even more low carbon energy for France.”