Total launches a battery-based energy storage project in Mardyck, at the Flandres Center, in Dunkirk’s port district. With a storage capacity of 25 megawatt-hours (MWh) and an output of 25 MW of power, the new lithium-ion energy storage system will be the largest in France. It will be used to provide fast reserve services to support the stability of the French power grid. It is part of government policy to support the development of electrical capacity through capacity mechanisms.
Scheduled for commissioning in late 2020, the new storage system, which represents an investment of around EUR15 million (US$16.7 million), will be based on Saft’s Intensium Max 20 High Energy solution and will comprise 11 integrated 2.3 MWh containers, designed and manufactured at Saft’s production site in Bordeaux.
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March 09, 2020
Prysmian to supply and install cables for 496 MW Parc des Iles d'Yeu et de Noirmoutier offshore wind project
Prysmian Group has been awarded a contract worth over EUR150 million (US$169 million) by Réseau de Transport d'Électricité (RTE) for the development of two submarine and land expo...
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March 09, 2020
Iberdrola becomes a sole owner of 496 MW offshore wind farm
Iberdrola has increased its presence in the offshore wind industry, following the conclusion of an agreement to take 100% ownership of Ailes Marines. The company is developing, constructing and operat...
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March 05, 2020
EC approves JV of EDPR, Engie for offshore wind assets
The European Commission has approved the 50-50 joint venture plan of France's Engie SA and EDP Renovaveis SA to own EDPR Offshore Espana. The joint venture will develop both fixe...
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February 27, 2020
ERG acquires three wind farms from LongWing Energy
ERG, through its subsidiary ERG Eolienne France, has acquired from the Luxembourg company LongWing Energy France SA a 100% equity stake in five companies incorporated under French law, owners of three...
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February 19, 2020
Opale achieves financial close for 11.4 MW Mont de Villey I wind project
Opale Energies Naturelles (Opale) has reached the financial close of its 11.4 MW wind farm located in the East of France. Project Mont de Villey I (MVI) will feature 3 GE-137 turbines that are to be p...
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