The 270MW Pennavel floating offshore wind project off the south coast of Brittany has appointed Jérôme Hilt as the new project director.
Pennavel is a joint venture between Elicio and BayWa r.e. Hilt, who brings extensive experience from his time at EDF Renewables, will oversee the next phase of the project, which is set to feature a 13-turbine array and is scheduled for commissioning in 2031.
Hilt’s previous roles include foundation expert and EPCI (engineering, procurement, construction, and installation) director for several major offshore wind projects, both in France and internationally.
“It is with great enthusiasm that I join this human and collective adventure,” Hilt said. “Pennavel has a strong ambition, on the industrial and territorial levels, and I am very happy to be able to contribute to it. What motivates me is to concretely build, with the teams and local partners, a sustainable, meaningful project with a positive impact for the territory.”
Hilt’s appointment follows the departure of Aldrik de Fombelle, who led the initial phase of the project. De Fombelle will return to Elicio’s offshore wind business full-time.
“It was an extremely rich and stimulating experience to launch this project from its very beginnings,” de Fombelle said. “I am proud of the progress made collectively, of the solid team we have put together, and of the bond of trust forged with the territory. I am now passing the baton to Jérôme with confidence, convinced that this new phase will further consolidate the foundations we have laid together.”
The project benefits from a secured grid connection with RTE, France’s transmission system operator, which is responsible for the offshore substation and export cables.
