Wind turbines in the open sea
OFFSHORE WIND TURBINES
EDF R&D has been working on the large-scale industrialisation of floating wind turbines for years now.
At the heart of this key issue in the transition to green energy, we find major R&D challenges: connecting wind farms to the electricity network, measuring environmental impact and conducting wind turbine maintenance in the long-term.
Now, let’s explore the big research projects that are helping us meet an ambitious target: generating 60GW by 2030!
Transcription
Focus on the Provence Grand Large Project
Installing wind turbines far offshore to harness the steady power of offshore winds while overcoming the challenges posed by deep seabeds… this is the challenge of floating offshore wind. EDF R&D has been working on this technology since 2011. Discover EDF R&D’s expertise in supporting EDF power solutions on the Provence Grand Large project, a pilot project featuring three floating offshore wind turbines located 17 km from the coast.
Your browser does not support javascript.
To enable you to access the information, we suggest you view the video Focus on the Provence Grand Large Project in a new tab.
Transcription coming soon
EDF R&D and Offshore Wind Power
Discover how EDF R&D is tackling the challenges of floating offshore wind.
Did you know?
Many different kinds of floaters are used to keep wind turbines afloat!
Digital simulation and floating wind turbines – a love affair!
Discover a portrait of Christophe Peyrard on the contribution of digital to floating offshore wind turbines.
Going further
Offshore Wind: A Challenge for the Energy Transition
Offshore wind, a key topic at the heart of the energy transition, is the focus of the sixth book coordinated by EDF, following Electricity Storage, Tomorrow’s Electricity Systems, Low-Carbon Hydrogen, Biodiversity Conservation and The Scientific Challenges of Nuclear Energy.