EDF Energies Nouvelles announces the signature of an exclusive partnership agreement with Danish group DONG Energy, a global leader in offshore wind energy, in response to the invitation to tender that the French government is due to launch.

With over 20 years’ experience in the Northern European offshore wind energy market, DONG Energy will bring its expertise as a specialist and pioneer in this sector. As a key player in the renewable energy industry, DONG Energy is the utility that has built most offshore wind farms in the world, with to-date over 1 000 MW and 12 windfarms in operation as well as 1 300 MW under construction.