The Îles d’Yeu and Noirmoutier offshore wind farm represents an estimated investment of EUR 2.5 billion. The construction project, which spans two and a half years, will create 1,600 direct jobs in France, including around 100 positions in port-related professions, said Ocean Winds.

The Siemens Gamesa 8 MW turbines will provide a total capacity of nearly 500 MW, generating enough renewable energy to power approximately 800,000 people annually, which is the equivalent of the population of Vendée, according to the developer.