Wind Energy – Inter-array Cables, France
Hellenic Cables has recently signed a contract with DEME Offshore for the supply of inter-array cables for the Eoliennes en mer Dieppe Le Tréport (EMDT).
This wind farm, located off the coast in the English Channel, is expected to be commissioned in 2026.
The EMDT OWF is a joint venture between Ocean Winds, Suitomo Corporation and la Banque des Territoires.
Hellenic Cables has been entrusted with the responsibility of designing, manufacturing, and supplying the 66kV inter-array cables and associated accessories that will interconnect the wind turbines and connect them to the offshore substation.
The scope of supply involves approximately 120km of 66kV inter-array cables with XLPE insulation. Manufacturing operations are scheduled to take place at the state-of-the-art factory of Hellenic Cables in Corinth, Greece commencing in 2025, with delivery expected to take place in the second semester of 2025.
Philip Scheers, Business Unit Director Cables at DEME Offshore, said: “DEME Offshore and Hellenic Cables have already established a fruitful collaboration on several large-scale offshore wind projects. With our combined expertise and commitment to excellence, we look forward to delivering this project safely and successfully.”
