Tidal Energy a Vision from West Normandy Region
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Tidal Energy: a Vision from West Normandy Region and ALSTOM Thematic Workshop 2: Energy J. CREST, Business Development Manager, ALSTOM Ocean Energy 08/11/2013
Three main activities in four sectors Equipment & services for power generation Equipment & services for power transmission Alstom Thermal Power Alstom Grid Equipment & services for rail transport Alstom Renewable Power Alstom Transport
Three main activities in four sectors Grid 3. 8 Thermal Power 9. 2 5. 5 Transport 1. 8 Renewable Power Total sales 2012/13 € 20. 3 billion Total orders 2012/13 € 23. 8 billion Group sales in billion Euros
A global footprint EUROPE NORTH AMERICA 14% 40% ASIA & OCEANIA MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA LATIN AMERICA Thermal Power 10% 19% 17% Renewable Power Grid Transport Orders by region and activity in 2012/13 End of March 2013
Alstom Renewable Power Technologies adapted to all renewable energy sources HYDRO SOLAR THERMAL WIND GEOTHERMAL INDUSTRIAL STEAM TURBINES BIOMASS OCEAN …for new plants and the installed base
Alstom Ocean in Brief Tidal Energy : production of electricity from tidal streams Activity created in December 2010 Acquisition of TGL (Tidal Generation Limited) in 2013 2 engineering centres (Bristol et Nantes) with R&D, engineering, project development in the two early markets: UK and France
Alstom Tidal Turbine Concept • Detachable buoyant nacelle • 3 -blades, pitch control • Grid compliant power • 1 MWe @ 2, 7 m/s. 18 m diam. • Weight: 148 tons • Depth: 35 – 80 m ALSTOM Tidal turbine - cut
Alstom Tidal Turbine Concept – Integrated O&M concept Alstom buoyant concept is a key advantage for O&M Modular Design Easy to transport Conventional quay side facility Detachable nacelle Towed by relatively small vessel
Alstom Ocean – Achievements and Roadmap Undergoing test of 1 MW tidal turbine at European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) More than 100 MWh exported to the grid in October 2013 Our roadmap: Develop a competitive and reliable product portfolio in order to address the high market potential (50 to 100 GW worldwide). Support the next crucial development steps in order to arrive in full commercialization and industrial production in 2017/2018 September 2010 500 k. W prototype deployed and connected to the grid January 2013 1 MW turbine deployed and connected to the grid for two years tests 2015 -2016 ? ? ? Pilot arrays deployments 2017 Start serial production
What does tidal industry need to emerge? • R&D support, to develop the necessary technical bricks (installation tools, farm electrical infrastructure, foundations, etc…) • Industrial support: − Future pre-serial and serial facilities for nacelle production, final assembly of turbines and maintenance − Adapted supply chain • Regional infrastructures: grid connection, harbour surfaces, harbour handling/lifting infrastructure • Long term visibility : − Volume is necessary to decrease cost of energy − Support through adapted Feed In Tariffs