Total, Simply Blue Energy acquires seabed rights for the 96 MW Erebus floating offshore wind project in the Celtic Sea

The Crown Estate, as manager of the seabed around Wales, England and Northern Ireland, has awarded seabed rights to developers Blue Gem Wind (a joint venture between Total and Simply Blue Energy) for the proposed 96 MW Erebus floating wind demonstration project located in the Celtic Sea, approximately 44km from shore. 

The award of seabed rights, known as an ‘Agreement for Lease’, will allow Blue Gem Wind to progress with environmental assessments and surveys, secure access to the grid, and seek planning consent through the statutory processes.

Principle Power Inc will supply the floating platforms for the project.