RTE – CONNECTION OF THE OFFSHORE WIND FARM NEAR THE ISLANDS OF YEU AND NOIRMOUTIER – 2x225-kV Power Line
France
Field of study: Electrical Engineering
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Issues
- Converting the wind energy generated by the offshore wind farm off the islands of Yeu and Noirmoutier
- Ensuring safety: zero accidents thanks to innovative tools and RTE and external supervisors
- Committing to an eco-design approach: strict timeline and “eco-construction site” classification
Benefits
- A showcase project demonstrating Rte’s environmental commitment within a wetland and national forest
- Resolving complex technical and organizational challenges through Ineo RHT’s expertise
- Leveraging local economic benefits generated by the construction project for future Rte projects
- Reliability of the projected schedule and project completion date, in line with our commitments
Solutions
- Two 225-kV underground lines to connect the offshore wind farm off the islands of Yeu and Noirmoutier
- Implement the Ineo RHT QSE process
- Adapt operating procedures to environmental constraints in collaboration with the Rte ecologist and the QSE department
- Optimize scheduling: strict timeline with contractual commitment
- Engage teams: raising awareness and engaging teams during orientation for new employees
Commitments
- Safety and Ethics: Zero-Accident Goal, Implementing and Sharing Best Practices on the Construction Site
- Operational Excellence: Zero Non-Conformities, Leveraging Ineo RHT’s Know-How and Expertise
- Regional Development: the construction site as a local economic driver promoting access to employment (over 6,500 hours of job placement)