Brittany made a strong impression in Scotland! At the Floating Offshore Wind 2025 exhibition, held on November 12–13 in Aberdeen, Bretagne Ocean Power led a delegation of five emblematic players in floating wind energy. It was an opportunity for Brittany to showcase its commitment to floating wind to UK stakeholders and to remind the Scottish and British supply chains of the importance of continuing and intensifying their exchanges and collaborations with Breton actors.
A mobilized and visible Breton delegation
At the Bretagne Ocean Power stand, five Breton actors presented their solutions, innovations, and ambitions for floating wind: BrestPort, with its dedicated Offshore Renewable Energy terminal and strategic location near the Celtic Sea; EOLINK, with its innovative floating wind turbine concept; and three supply chain companies already engaged in floating wind: AFC Redon, Cervval, and Quiet-Oceans. The delegation’s presentation can be found here.
This collective presence demonstrated the maturity and diversity of the Breton industrial ecosystem: engineering, modeling, digital solutions, environmental expertise, port infrastructure, and technological demonstrators—a concentration of know-how that was particularly appreciated by British and international visitors.
Rich Exchanges on European Markets
Invited by Scottish Development International, the Breton delegation participated in networking sessions with Norwegian, Basque, and Scottish delegations, gaining an updated, comprehensive view of the floating wind markets in these countries. For Bretagne Ocean Power, the European cooperation momentum continues with the aim of building a strong, competitive, and collaborative European supply chain.
A Highlight: Creation of the First Floating Offshore Wind Ports Alliance
A key moment at the exhibition was the signing of the first global alliance of ports dedicated to floating offshore wind: BrestPort, Shannon Foynes Port (Ireland), and Associated British Ports (which owns and operates 21 ports in the UK) established the Floating Offshore Wind Ports Alliance.
The FLOW Ports Alliance brings together the main floating wind ports to address challenges related to design, operational capacities, and port constraints for this technology, as well as to share lessons learned between different floating wind regions worldwide.
This initiative is promising for positioning Brest Port’s ORE terminal in Celtic Sea projects and for strengthening relations with Scottish and British supply chains.
Brittany, a Pioneer Region in Floating Wind
Brittany’s presence in Aberdeen confirmed its position at the forefront of floating wind, thanks in particular to its unique assets:
- Pennavel: France’s first commercial floating wind farm (250 MW) under deployment;
- 500 MW extension planned by the end of 2025;
- 2GW planned in the next AO10 tender
- 200+ Breton companies engaged in offshore renewable energy (ORE);
- Brest Port’s ORE terminal, a major asset for the Celtic Sea.
All these elements confirm Brittany as a key player in floating wind in Europe and a strategic partner for British and Scottish supply chains.
