Plans for two huge 100 megawatt floating windfarms in the Celtic Sea, with the energy capacity to power 200,000 homes with green electricity, have taken a significant step forward. It comes as the joint venture company behind the proposed project, Floventis Energy, has confirmed it has completed benthic and geophysical surveys in readiness for submission of a full environmental impact assessment.
Floventis Energy, which is also opening offices in Pembroke Dock, is a joint venture between Dutch firm SBM Offshore, a global specialists in floating offshore energy and renewable energy project development company Cierco.
Floventis Energy was awarded a lease agreement for its Llyr developments by the Crown Estate in July 2021 subject to a habitats regulation assessment. This allows Floventis to progress with environmental assessment and surveys, secure access to the grid and seek planning consent through the statutory processes.
