Aerowatt, a trail-blazer in wind powered energy

1968

• Formation of Aerowatt, specialising in the manufacture of wind turbines for marine beaconing

1983

• Aerowatt installs the first French wind farm connected to the EDF network. Built in Lastours (South of France), the total power of the farm is 100 kW (10 x 10 kW machines).

1992

• Commissioning of the first overseas wind farm in Desirade (Guadeloupe, 0.15 MW)

1997

• First wind farm in Marie Galante (Guadeloupe, 1.5 MW)

2001

• First wind farm in New Caledonia (0.54 MW)
• Regulations on purchase prices for wind-generated electricity in France

2004

• First wind farm in Martinique (1.1 MW)

2005

• First wind farm in La Reunion (3.8 MW)
• 40 MW being generated from 15 wind farms

2006

• Aerowatt files the first planning permission applications in mainland France.
• New pricing order regarding the purchase of wind-generated electricity in France.
• Listing on the « Marché Libre »
• Acquisition of 12 MW in operation and 20 MW in building in New Caledonia
• 3 new wind farms under  construction
• 50 MW being generated – 18 wind farms

2007

• Agreement with BP Solar France for photovoltaic solar energy generation
• Building permit for 8 wind turbines in the Ardennes region
• 57 MW generated with 21 wind farms (343 wind turbines) and 1.5 MWc generated with 11 solar stations

2008

• Creation of Héliowatt, solar department for south of France
• Aquisition of 66% stake in Valeco-SPE