The first floating turbine of the Eolmed offshore wind farm (Vestas V164 – 10 MW) has departed from Port-La Nouvelle toward its installation site, around 20 km offshore in the Mediterranean, in waters approximately 60 m deep. The 30 MW pilot project is led by Qair Group, TotalEnergies, and BW Ideol.

A key feature of the EolMed wind turbine is its floating concrete substructure based on BW Ideol’s Damping Pool® technology. Compared to traditional steel solutions, concrete offers greater durability, improved long-term stability, reduced maintenance needs, and a longer service life, while also contributing to lower CO₂ emissions over the structure’s lifecycle.

The turbine will now be anchored and prepared for clean energy generation. The remaining two units will be installed in the coming weeks, with full deployment expected by the end of 2025.

Projects like EolMed show how concrete is a cornerstone of the future of offshore renewable energy!