Hellenic Cables, the cables segment of Cenergy Holdings, in consortium with Asso.subsea, was awarded a turnkey contract from Réseau de Transport d’ Électricité (RTE) —the sole operator of France’s public electricity transmission network—to supply the cable for the Dunkirk Offshore Wind Farm.

A press release said that Hellenic Cables will design, manufacture and supply 32 km of submarine cables for the double submarine cable link, as well as 38 km of underground cables for the tri-phased double underground cable link, supply submarine and underground cable accessories.  The submarine cables will be manufactured at the company’s plant in Corinth and the land cables at its plant in Thiva, which is currently undergoing a capacity expansion project. The company will also perform on site jointing, testing and termination works and be responsible for the commissioning of the cable links wind farm.

The wind farm, which has a planned capacity between 500 MW and 600 MW, will feature two 225 kV HVAC export cable links which will enable the seamless transfer of clean energy to the French grid. The wind turbines will be spaced around 1 km apart to ensure that the offshore wind farm operates at optimum efficiency.  The project involves complex laying and burial operations in shallow waters.

“This project is an important step forward in supporting France’s renewable energy goals and Hellenic Cables is honored to continue its collaboration with RTE,” said Hellenic Cables General Manager Kostas Savvakis, General Manager. “Our role in the Dunkerque Offshore Wind Farm highlights Hellenic Cables’ commitment to delivering reliable and sustainable energy solutions, while fostering strong collaborations with industry leaders like RTE and Asso.subsea.”