The 488 MW Îles d’Yeu and Noirmoutier (EMYN) offshore wind farm has started supplying green electricity to the French grid, following the installation of its first turbine.
Following a successful initial testing phase starting on 23 May, the first Siemens Gamesa 8 MW turbines are now connected to the national grid, supplying renewable energy.
In May, Jan De Nul’s jack-up vessel Vole au Vent installed the first turbine at the site, located 11.7 km from Île d’Yeu and 16.5 km from Île de Noirmoutier.
“The first megawatt hours produced by EMYN are the result of meticulous coordination at sea and on land, between our teams, partners, stakeholders, and suppliers. It’s a rewarding moment for us and signals the start of the final operational stretch before full commissioning later this year,” said Frédéric Flaus, Project Director for EMYN.
The Îles d’Yeu and Noirmoutier offshore wind farm will feature 61 units installed on monopiles. The project is anticipated to reach full capacity by the end of 2025.
The grid connection infrastructure, comprising offshore and onshore components, has been developed and is operated by France’s transmission system operator, Réseau de Transport d’Électricité (RTE).
EMYN is a subsidiary of Ocean Winds, in partnership with Sumitomo Corporation, Banque des Territoires, and Vendée Énergie, all holding equity stakes.
“This major milestone — first power supplied to the national grid — marks a significant technical achievement for the project and a defining moment for Ocean Winds, as we deliver our first offshore wind-generated electrons in France,” said Marc Hirt, Country Manager for France at Ocean Winds.
Alongside EMYN, Ocean Winds is advancing construction at the Dieppe Le Tréport wind farm and the 30 MW Les Eoliennes Flottantes du Golfe du Lion (EFGL) floating project in France.
The company and Banque des Territoires were awarded a new 250 MW floating offshore wind project in the Mediterranean at the end of last year.
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