France – Prysmian Group has commissioned the inter-array cable system for the Fécamp offshore wind farm in France, where Prysmian holds complete responsibility for the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Installation (EPCI) of the inter-array supply.
Situated in the English Channel, approximately 24 km off the French coast in Normandy’s Seine Maritime department, the Fécamp offshore wind farm comprises 71 wind turbines with a collective capacity of nearly 500 MW. This clean energy source is anticipated to generate electricity equivalent to powering over 770,000 people. The project was secured by Prysmian in 2020 through a contract awarded by EDF Renewables and its partners.
One-stop-shop service
Prysmian’s role as a one-stop-shop service provider was pivotal in the success of the Fécamp project. The company undertook the design, manufacture, installation, burial, termination, and testing of a total of 118 km of 33 kV submarine cables. These cables, with 630mm² cross-sections and both aluminum and copper cores, seamlessly connect the 71 wind turbines, each boasting a capacity of 7 MW, to the offshore substation.
The entire offshore installation process was executed under Prysmian’s dedicated project management, ensuring precision and efficiency.
