Falmouth-based Inyanga Marine Energy Group has taken over the D10 tidal turbine in France.
The D10 tidal turbine was the first grid-connected tidal turbine in France, initially deployed in 2015. Located in the Fromveur Passage, off the coast of Brittany, it provides clean sustainable energy to the remote island of Ushant.
The D10 turbine was previously owned by French company Sabella, which went into liquidation in January. Inyanga has now secured permissions to operate it until August 2028.
The Inyanga Marine Energy team, which is headquartered in Falmouth and has an office in Brittany, has managed all offshore operations at the D10 site since 2016.
CEO Richard Parkinson said: “We have been heavily involved in the offshore operations on the D10 for several years and we were saddened by the bankruptcy of Sabella. We are pleased that our takeover of the D10 tidal turbine has now been concluded by the courts and the new deeds are now being drawn up.
“The future is safeguarded for this iconic tidal turbine, which has enjoyed tremendous support from the local community. It is another exciting milestone for Inyanga Marine Energy Group as we move towards our ambition of being the world leader in tidal energy.”
The Fromveur Passage (also known as St Vincent’s Channel) has the second strongest tidal current in France and is notorious amongst sailors for its violent currents.
