Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has been awarded the firm order from the EDF Renewables-Enbridge-wpd consortium for the 448 MW Courseulles-sur-Mer offshore wind power project. Both the wind turbine nacelles and blades for the facility are scheduled to be produced at the Siemens Gamesa facility currently under construction in Le Havre.
The 448 MW project will rely upon the stable technology of the SWT-7.0-154 Direct Drive offshore wind turbine. Installation and commissioning of the Courseulles-sur-Mer project is scheduled for 2024.
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February 25, 2021
Engie, Orange sign PPA for 51 MW solar projects in Hautes-Alpes
French energy group Engie SA signs a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Orange SA for the two solar photovoltaic projects in France. The 15-year Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) between Oran...
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February 23, 2021
Eiffel Investment Group raises EUR300m for Eiffel Essentiel's first closing
Eiffel Investment Group SAS has held a first close of EUR300 million (US$363.8 million) for its Eiffel Energy Transition that finances the green economy and energy transition in France and Europe. Th...
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February 22, 2021
EDF Renewables starts construction of 20 MW floating solar power facility in Lazer
EDF Renewables is launching the construction of its first floating photovoltaic facility, which will be built on a reservoir in the Lazer municipality (Hautes-Alpes department). The project will contr...
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February 18, 2021
Saipem secures construction job for 450 MW Courseulles-sur-Mer offshore wind project
Eoliennes Offshore du Calvados SAS (EODC), a joint-venture established by EDF Renewables, Canada’s Enbridge Inc., and Germany’s wpd AG, has awarded Saipem SpA an EUR460 million (US$55...
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February 10, 2021
Mirova to launch Mirova Energy Transition 5 Fund1 (MET5)
Mirova has begun the fundraising of its 5th fund dedicated to financing energy transition infrastructure. The fund, which is still in its project phase, will be named Mirova Energy Transition 5 Fund (...
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