The platform will also include the wind turbine blade manufacturing division, formerly PN Rotor.

"As major utilities are moving ahead by launching a number of European tenders, this acquisition illustrates AREVA’s commitment to play a leading role in the development of the offshore wind industry and to establish long-term partnerships with customers," says Anil Srivastava, CEO of AREVA Renewables.

Six M5000 turbines have already been installed by AREVA in the Alpha Ventus offshore wind farm, built in the North Sea under real offshore conditions, and are currently in the test phase.

"AREVA Wind now has a total of 600 MW in large European projects which confirms the market’s trust in our offshore technology," adds Felix Debierre, Managing Director of AREVA Wind.