We’re progressing a secured pipeline of 187MW of onshore wind projects in France.
We're in the final stages of delivering our first onshore wind farm in France.
The 28MW Chaintrix project in the La Marne department of the Grand Est region of France entered construction in September 2023. It is expected to enter commercial operations in early 2025.
And we're progressing a second onshore wind project in La Marne department. This second smaller project is progressing towards construction, subject to a final investment decision.
Growing across key French geographies
Our French development team is based out of offices headquartered in Lyon in central France. Our plans for growth in France are being delivered by a dedicated and experienced team of over 10 highly skilled professionals focused on project development and construction.
Our French operations are headed up by Ángel Hernández del Teso, Director of Development and Construction for Southern Europe, alongside Delphine Henri, our Country Manager for France.
Delphine Henri
Head of Country, France
Delphine Henri was appointed Head of Country, France, for SSE Renewables in September 2022 following SSE's acquisition of Siemens Gamesa's assets in Southern Europe. Prior to this, Delphine had ten years' experience with wind turbine manufacturer Siemens Gamesa where she successively held the positions of Electrical Engineer from 2012 to 2013, Project Manager from 2013 to 2016 and Director of Development France from 2016 to 2022. Delphine Henri holds a Master's degree in Energy and Environment from École Polytechnique de Montréal, and a Master's degree in Engineering from École Nationale Supérieure de Physique de Strasbourg.
Ángel Hernández del Teso
Director of Development and Construction, Southern Europe
Ángel Hernández del Teso is Director of Development and Construction for Southern Europe, leading a team of more than 70 professionals across Spain, France, Italy, and Greece as we progress secured and future prospect wind and solar projects in these markets.