The consultation on onshore and offshore cables is related to the grid connections for offshore wind farms that will go into operation in France starting in 2034.
The procurement RTE plans to launch will be for 320 kV and 525 kV HVDC cable connections and may include additional HVAC/HVDC cable links, HVDC internal projects or future HVDC interconnection projects. The contracts to be signed will be for Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation & Commissioning (EPCIC) and Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (IMR).