Nantes skyline, a hub for the offshore wind industry
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Nantes

France

One of France's leading offshore wind innovation hubs, combining project development, engineering, research, and advanced manufacturing to support offshore wind projects across France and European markets.

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€58k
Salary
328k
Population
53/100
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Nantes is one of France's leading offshore wind innovation and engineering hubs, forming part of the wider Nantes–Saint-Nazaire offshore wind cluster. The city has developed a strong ecosystem of developers, engineering companies, research institutions, and advanced…

Key Offshore Wind Projects

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Îles d'Yeu et Noirmoutier

France
Capacity496 MW
Operational
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Saint-Nazaire

France
Capacity480 MW
Under Construction
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EFGL

France
Capacity30 MW

RWE·EDF Power Solutions·BayWa r.e. France
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