The project, which will be built around a pair of 2MW L’Arcouest OpenHydro machines, is expected to be online next year.

“This confirms the performance of the innovative tidal turbine technology developed by OpenHydro," says Thierry Kalanquin, executive chairman of OpenHydro and director of parent company DCNS' Marine Energy division.

"We are eager to begin this new phase of our collaboration with EDF in order to contribute to the development of the tidal energy industry.”

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