Name of the Project
Tidal turbine plant project.

Location
Cherbourg, France.

Client
The project will be led by Naval Energies and its subsidiary, OpenHydro, in partnership with EDF Energies Nouvelles.

Project Description
The proposed plant will ensure the assembly and maintenance of the tidal turbines for the Normandie hydroproject.

The plant has been designed to be modular and could be extended to increase its production capacity in view of future commercial farms.

The plant will have a floor space of about 5 500 m² on 5 ha; two high-capacity lifting systems of 150 m × 37 m × 20 m, weighing 90 t each; and direct access to the new heavy-duty quays built at the port.

The plant will have the capacity to manufacture 25 turbines a year.

Potential Job Creation
About 40 people will work in the plant on the turbine assembly.

Value
Not stated.

Duration
The start of production is forecast for the first quarter of 2018.

Latest Developments
The project started construction in July

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Naval Energies, Emmanuel Gaudez, tel +33 1 40 59 55 69 or email emmanuel.gaudez@naval-group.com.