Ocean Winds has signed an Agreement for Lease with The Crown Estate for a floating offshore wind site in the Celtic Sea, the companies said.
Ocean Winds said the site is the third to be leased under Round 5 of the Crown Estate’s offshore wind programme, following its selection as a preferred bidder in November 2025.
The project could be developed in phases to reach up to 1.5GW of installed capacity over the coming decade, adding to the company’s UK development pipeline.
Ocean Winds is a 50-50 joint venture between EDPR and ENGIE, and has positioned itself as a developer of floating offshore wind technology with experience in the UK and international markets.
Adam Morrison, UK country manager at Ocean Winds, said: “Signing the Agreement for Lease for the Celtic Sea site demonstrates our commitment to the development of commercial scale floating offshore wind in the UK. Over the coming years we will begin early-stage development work, engaging with local stakeholders to identify opportunities to deliver lasting benefits to our local communities whilst supporting the UK’s energy security and net zero objectives.”
Julia Rose, head of offshore wind at the Crown Estate, said Round 5 represented an opportunity to deploy floating wind technology at commercial scale.
“Ocean Winds entering into an agreement for lease for their site in the Celtic Sea is a significant moment and testament to the attractiveness of the UK’s world-leading offshore wind sector,” she said. “We’re delighted they have achieved this milestone and look forward to working closely with them as they begin their development stage.”
