EDF Energies Nouvelles (EDF EN) signalled its ambitions to expand in Germany and the offshore wind sector with the acquisition of O&M specialist Offshore Wind Solutions (OWS).

EDF EN – the renewables arm of French utility giant EDF – bought OWS via its Reetec subsidiary, which the German company will join. Terms were not disclosed.

Reetec has mainly been active in turbine installation, both onshore and offshore, and will expand its O&M profile with the acquisition of the company and its 188 staff, said EDF EN.