Ocean Winds has completed the installation of three 10 MW floating marine turbines within the framework of the Éoliennes Flottantes du Golfe du Lion (EFGL) project(EFGL) project, located 16 kilometers off the coast of Occitania. This is the first floating wind farm in the region and one of the global benchmarks in the marine renewable energy sector.
The installation and advancement of floating marine turbines
With turbines assembled in Port-La Nouvelle and mounted on floating structures, the EFGL wind farm farm increases the feasibility of generating electricity in deep waters with high winds. The electricity produced will supply the annual consumption of approximately 50,000 inhabitants once RTE completes the grid connection.
This project is the result of cooperation between Ocean Winds, Banque des Territoires and local and international experts. According to Marc Hirt, director of OW in France, this initiative reflects more than 15 years of experience in floating technology. Jérémy de Barbarin, project manager, highlighted the joint work of engineers and regional partners at each stage of development.
In addition to clean energy generation, EFGL integrates Biohuts, artificial habitats designed to promote marine biodiversity. marine biodiversity. This integration of energy infrastructure and environmental preservation sets a new standard in offshore wind farm design.
The successful start of the EFGL opens the door to larger capacity initiatives, such as the future 250 MW Eoliennes Flottantes d’Occitanie(EFLO) project. France establishes itself as a European benchmark in floating wind power, while Ocean Winds consolidates its pioneering role with projects already operational in Portugal and new investments underway.
Source and photo: Ocean Winds
