History of the project
2025
Jun
Complete commissioning and start of operation
2023
Sep
Oct
Installation of wind turbines at sea
Each wind turbine was towed to its location site by three tugs. Then they were connected to their anchoring system. This was a complex technical stage that required precise coordination between all the partners.
Aug
Installation of anchor lines
Jul
Assembly of the 3 wind turbines
The key assemby stages were carried out in the Marseille-Fos port area. The components arrived by ship, then the wind turbines were assembled piece by piece in the following order : the three mast sections, the cradle, and the three blades.
Mai
Juin
Launching of the three floats and towing to the wind turbine assembly site
Apr
Components arriving at the assembly site on the Gloria wharf in Port- Saint-Louis-du-Rhône
Apr
Electrical connection
The electricity generated by Provence Grand Large is transported by an about 30 km connection cable. The electrical connection is buried and therefore completely invisible. The connection route was the subject of two successive consultation phases.
2020
Jan
Construction and assembly of the 3 floats
Each floats is 45 meter high and 80 meter wide. They were designed, developed, and assembled at the Eiffage Metal site in the Marseille-Fos port. Due to their weight, the installation of the transition pieces, which connect the floats and the wind turbines, was a complex operation.
2019
Oct
Finalisation of the float design
2016
Oct
Provence Grand Large wins ADEME’s “Eolfo” call for projects
2012
Oct