Prysmian Group has commissioned the inter-array cable system for the Fécamp offshore wind farm, positioned within the English Channel, offshore France.
The Fécamp offshore wind farm consists of 71 wind generators with a complete capability of practically 500MW.
Will probably be in a position to generate clear electrical energy equal to the facility wants of over 770,000 individuals.
Prysmian had secured this mission in 2020 with a contract awarded by EDF Renewables and its companions.
Asso.subsea was contracted by Prysmian Group to execute the seabed preparation, set up and safety works for the cables. The corporate accomplished the task utilizing the not too long ago transformed cable laying vessel Ariadne and the trenching help vessels Athena and Argo, each geared up with the most recent model of the AssoTrencher IV burial instruments.
“This necessary mission marks an extra vital milestone for Prysmian, being one of many first large-scale offshore wind farms positioned in France, wherein the group has full EPCI accountability for the inter-array provide and set up contract,” stated Alberto Boffelli, Chief Working Officer Initiatives BU, Prysmian Group.
As a one-stop store service supplier, Prysmian was liable for the design, manufacture, set up, burial, termination and testing of a complete of 118 km of 33 kV submarine cables with 630mm2 cross-sections and each aluminum and copper cores to attach the 71 wind generators with a capability of 7MW every to the offshore substation.
Prysmian additionally supplied its strategic experience and prolonged capability to supply a fancy and full set up answer, while guaranteeing a tighter management over the complete provide chain, added Boffelli.
