Paimpol-Bréhat Tidal Test Site | Paimpol-Bréhat Tidal Test Site

Paimpol-Bréhat Tidal Test Site
  • Type of Testing Current
    Year Established 2012
    Temperate/Tropical Temperate
    Commercial/Array/Full scale/Scale Full Scale
    Development Status Operational

    Overview

    The Paimpol-Bréhat tidal test site started in 2010. It is located 12 km from shore, in an open sea environment (exposed to waves). A 15 km long DC subsea cable embedding optical fibres was installed in 2012. In 2015, the cable end was equipped with a wetmate connection for DC power and optical circuits.
    OpenHydro turbines were tested on site from 2010 to 2017. Since June 2019, HydroQuest 1MW turbine is connected.
  • Number of Berths 1
    Water Depth -26 to -42m LAT
    Min Water Depth (m) 35
    Max Water Depth (m) 40
    Avg Water Depth (m)
    Annual mean significant wave height
    Maximum recorded wave height
    Mean (averaged current speed) 2.1 - 2.8 m/s
    Maximum current speed 2.4 - 3.1 m/s
    Maximum tidal range 9 m
    Mean wind speed
    Max wind speed
    Seabed type Rocky
    Total test area (km2) 0.03
    Distance to land 12 km
    Grid connected Y
    Grid connection capacity 2.5 MW
    Rated export capacity and connection
    Proximity to nearest harbour (km) 150 – 200 km (Cherbourg – Brest)

  • Demonstration Projects

    OpenHydro
    HydroQuest www.hydroquest.fr/fr/oceanquest-2

    Infrastructure

    Grid connection, ADSL

    Equipment available to support site deployments

    To be discussed

    Services of test programmes offered on site

    Permitting assistance. Possibilities for Environmental monitoring with SEENEOH. Site detailed characteristics and data (ADCP
    measurements)

    Key supply chain companies in the region

    Contact Bretagne Ocean Power www.bretagneoceanpower.fr
    Bretagne Développement Innovation
    www.bdi.fr