The emergence of floating wind power in France took
another step forward earlier this month when the government announced two
winners to a call for floating wind pilot plants.
Two pre-commercial pilot projects, each of 24 MW, will be
built out under terms of the tender in independent locations.
One project — located in the Leucate zone of the
Mediterranean — will be developed by utilities Engie and EDP Renewables, in
concert with French bank Caisse de Dépôts et Consignations, Eiffage, Principle
Power and GE. Four 150-6MW turbines from GE Haliade are to be installed.
