Cable manufacturer Nexans has secured a major framework agreement with French transmission system operator RTE to help connect three offshore wind farms to the grid.
The frame agreement covers the supply, installation and commissioning of 450km of high-voltage direct current (HVDC) subsea cables and 280km of HVDC onshore cables to connect the Center Manche 1 & 2 and Oléron wind farms to the French transmission network.
The value of the agreement is above €1bn, depending on the final quantities to be agreed upon and the subcontractors to be appointed during the next phase leading to the signature of each EPCI contract.
The agreement aligns with France’s updated offshore wind targets of achieving 45GW of capacity by 2050.
Chief executive of Nexans Christopher Guérin said: “This landmark agreement with RTE reinforces Nexans’ position at the forefront of the energy transition in Europe.
“By delivering state-of-the-art transmission solutions, we are not only supporting France’s ambitious offshore wind targets but also strengthening the resilience and sustainability of the power grid.
“Nexans remains committed to enabling a more connected and sustainable future, leveraging our expertise to drive forward the large-scale renewable energy projects that will define tomorrow’s energy landscape.”