Ocean Winds has begun feeding electricity into the French national grid from its EMYN (Yeu-Noirmoutier) offshore wind farm in the Bay of Biscay. After initiating a test phase on May 23, the first wind turbines have been wind turbines turbines are now operational and connected, marking the beginning of their contribution to the country’s electricity system.
EMYN wind farm delivers its first megawatt hours
The link between the offshore units and the onshore infrastructure was developed by Réseau de Transport d’Électricité (RTE), the state-owned transmission system operator. This integration allows the energy generated to be stably and continuously incorporated into the national grid, in line with the decarbonization targets targets set by France.
Frédéric Flaus, EMYN project manager, noted that the first megawatt-hours have been the result of close collaboration between marine and onshore teams, suppliers and technical partners. This operational achievement opens the final stage prior to full commissioning scheduled for the end of 2025.
OW strengthens its position in offshore wind energy
This 488 MW project represents Ocean Winds’ first offshore wind supply on French territory. Marc Hirt, head of OW in France, stressed that the achievement is both technical and strategic, consolidating the company’s presence in the French market. In addition to EMYN, the company is developing the Dieppe-Le Tréport and EFGL projects, and recently obtained together with Banque des Territoires the concession for a new floating farm in the Mediterranean with 250 MW of capacity.
The EMYN’s operation operation is supported by a European and local supply chain, which reinforces the role of offshore wind offshore wind energy energy sovereignty and climate security on the continent. The initial production symbolizes tangible progress towards a more sustainable electricity model that is less dependent on fossil fuels.
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