Port Louis Communications Base Station Wind Power

Can floating wind turbines be used in Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône?

Comprised of three floating wind turbines located more than 17 km off the coast of Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône, the project will demonstrate the technical feasibility of this promising technology. The project was developed in liaison with local actors over a number of years.

Can wind energy be used to power mobile phone base stations?

Worldwide thousands of base stations provide relaying mobile phone signals. Every off-grid base station has a diesel generator up to 4 kW to provide electricity for the electronic equipment involved. The presentation will give attention to the requirements on using windenergy as an energy source for powering mobile phone base stations.

How does Prysmian adapt to floating offshore wind turbines?

Its adaptation for floating offshore wind turbines is a world first. The dynamic cables, built by Prysmian, which follow and adapt to the movements of the platforms, transport the electricity produced by the Provence Grand Large wind turbines.

Will CPP invest in France''s first floating offshore wind farm?

Bill Rogers, Head of Sustainable Energies at CPP Investments, said: “CPP Investments is pleased to support the launch of France''s first floating offshore wind farm in collaboration with Enbridge and EDF.