During the first phase of drilling work which takes place from May to October 2021 in the northern zone of the perimeter of the Saint-Brieuc park, Ailes Marines is introducing reinforced real-time monitoring measures on noise and turbidity (turbid state of the water). Reinforced turbidity control measures – Reinforced noise monitoring measures – New complementary measures.
Ailes Marine today confirms the start of construction of the Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm. The work will be spread over 3 years. In 2021, construction operations will take place from May to October in five areas located only in the northern part of the park.
Ailes Marines announces today the location on the polder of the port of Brest, of the assembly of the 62 wind turbine masts of the Saint-Brieuc park. This industrial plan includes the creation of new production capacity located at the port of Brest and will mobilize at least 35 new jobs during the completion of the work.
Ailes Marines announces today that the Saint-Brieuc offshore wind project will employ 1,500 jobs in France, including around 500 in Brittany. Ailes Marines has selected large international groups for their recognized expertise, but also specialized Breton VSEs and SMEs. Thus, the project directly contributes to the development of the industrial offshore wind sector, in France and Brittany.
Ailes Marines commissioned IFOP, a survey and market research institute, to carry out a study on the trend and perception of public opinion regarding the Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm project. This study, which took place in December 2020, focused on a representative sample of the population living in the Breton departments of Finistère, Ille-et-Vilaine, Morbihan, Côtes-d'Armor, as well as 'in Loire-Atlantique. The results attest to the support of the Costa Rican, Breton and Loire-Atlantique populations for the Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm project.
To reduce the environmental impact, Ailes Marines decided to use the drilling technique to install the foundation piles. This decision was made after years of engineering studies and following the completion of onshore and offshore drilling tests to maximize safety and environmental protection. This decision concerns all the locations of the 62 wind turbine foundations and that of the electrical substation.