Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has received the firm order from Ailes Marine, an affiliate of Iberdrola, for 62 SG 8.0-167 DD offshore wind turbines for 496 MW Bay of Saint Brieuc offshore wind power plant.
This order also includes a 10-year agreement for turbine maintenance services.
“We are extremely excited to add France to the many markets around the world where our offshore wind turbines contribute to providing clean energy and combatting climate change. Making Bay of Saint Brieuc Siemens Gamesa’s first firm offshore order in France is a historic moment and a testament to our dedication to growth in the market, and to driving the globalization of offshore wind energy. We thank Ailes Marines for their confidence in our products as well as our manufacturing plans for France,” said Andreas Nauen, CEO of the Siemens Gamesa Offshore Business Unit.
The main components of the 62 turbines of the Bay of Saint Brieuc offshore wind power plant, nacelles and blades, will be produced at Siemens Gamesa’s planned offshore wind turbine factory in Le Havre.