Marine current energy for islands IRENA Martinique conference on island energy transitions 22/06/2015 Marine current energy for islands SABELLA PPT00X032 1
Agenda 1. Marine current energy 2. Insular context 3. SABELLA s approach and energy solution 4. Ushant project 22/06/2015 Marine current energy for islands SABELLA PPT00X032 2
1. Marine current energy 22/06/2015 Marine current energy for islands SABELLA PPT00X032 3
Marine current Two main criteria to characterize an area of interest 1. waters in move 2. acceleration sites Minimum expected flow velocity required during mean spring tides: 2 m/s (4 kt) 22/06/2015 Marine current energy for islands SABELLA PPT00X032 4
Marine current First criteria: waters in move 1. Tidal currents 2. Oceanic currents Location Brest (France) M t S t -Michel (France) Baunaghan (India) Puerto Gallegos (Argentina) Bristol (United Kingdom) Bay of Fundy (Nova Scottia) Ungava Bay (Quebec) Maximum tidal range 7 m 12 m 12 m 13 m 14m 18 m 19 m Tidal range = level difference between high and low waters 22/06/2015 Marine current energy for islands SABELLA PPT00X032 5
Marine current Second criteria: acceleration sites 1. Topographic singularity Strait, cape, peninsula, isthmus, etc. S1 Continent Island S2 2. Bathymetric singularity S2 < S1 => ΔV Sandbank, plateau, high relief, etc. S1 S2 22/06/2015 Marine current energy for islands SABELLA PPT00X032 6
Worldwide market 22/06/2015 Marine current energy for islands SABELLA PPT00X032 7
2. Insular context 22/06/2015 Marine current energy for islands SABELLA PPT00X032 8
Remote territories Islands are remote inhabited territories Autonomous grids involves small power plant with coal or diesel generator Huge price of electricity based on logistic and transport costs Power production noisy and polluting Fluctuating seasonal energy need according to tourism and weather 22/06/2015 Marine current energy for islands SABELLA PPT00X032 9
Marine current Islands are a perfect acceleration site Funnel if closed to an other land Rapid rise of the seabed for islands near the continental shelf or volcanic ones At least, workaround phenomenon of this natural obstacle by the ocean Proximity between renewable resource and the shore Great islander knowledge of the marine environments Marine current energy converters are well adapted for islands territories 22/06/2015 Marine current energy for islands SABELLA PPT00X032 10
Sensitive ecosystem Natural and rich biodiversity: several natural parks and protected areas Lots of endangered species in the world live on islands Very important threat from climate change and ocean rise Utmost conscientiousness on transition energy need Marine current turbines are environmentally friendly: slow rotation speed, low acoustic emission, etc. 22/06/2015 Marine current energy for islands SABELLA PPT00X032 11
Sensitive ecosystem 22/06/2015 Marine current energy for islands SABELLA PPT00X032 12
Advantages Marine energies are installed offshore so no land pressure and competition with farming, tourism, other economical activities or environmental preservation Marine currents are based on an astronomical phenomenon: it is perfectly predictable contrary to others renewable energy Turbines are installed on the seabed, so there is no visual pollution from the shore and no use conflict with fishery, sailing, diving, etc. 22/06/2015 Marine current energy for islands SABELLA PPT00X032 13
3. SABELLA s approach and energy solution 22/06/2015 Marine current energy for islands SABELLA PPT00X032 14
SABELLA A dedicated company for energy solutions deployment on marine and river applications, protected over 10 patents A team made of 12 engineers based in Quimper, France Business model: engineering, project management and contracting to deliver hydrokinetic harnessing solutions for energy projects on a turnkey job basis (from engineering and site characterization to construction and installation on site with maintenance) Site characterization Energy yield Detailed design Construction and installation Grid connection Operating SABELLA CLIENT SABELLA CLIENT CLIENT SABELLA (Maintenance) 22/06/2015 Marine current energy for islands SABELLA PPT00X032 15
SABELLA A technological approach initiated in the hexagon since 2000 Regional and national original support (ADEME, Brittany) A recognition through a relevancy label from the cluster Pôle Mer Bretagne Atlantique in 2005 Sabella D03: a national first demonstration in Bénodet Bay (2008-2009) 22/06/2015 Marine current energy for islands SABELLA PPT00X032 16
Technology Oil&Gas experience for a main credo: technological ruggedness in order to ensure reliable underwater systems for continuous electrical production Strong baseline principles: horizontal axis (efficiency), gravity stabilization (environment/economy), fixed symmetrical blades (sturdiness/reliability), modularity Seabed technology to avoid use conflicts and swell damages Specifications: lifetime of 30 years with a 10 years MTBF 22/06/2015 Marine current energy for islands SABELLA PPT00X032 17
Product family Marine current turbines from medium to large power to suit local sites characteristics Diameter according to available sea depth Power generator in accordance with current velocity Number of devices depending on area size and electrical needs 22/06/2015 Marine current energy for islands SABELLA PPT00X032 18
Product family Hydrodynamic power harnessed by devices from the family product of SABELLA Velocity D04 D08 D10 D15 D21 2.0 m.s -1 20 kw 80 kw 130 kw 290 kw 570 kw 2.5 m.s -1 40 kw 160 kw 250 kw 570 kw 1 110 kw 3.0 m.s -1 70 kw 280 kw 440 kw 980 kw 1 920 kw 3.5 m.s -1 110 kw 440 kw 690 kw 1 550 kw 3 040 kw 4.0 m.s -1 170 kw 660 kw 1 030 kw 2 320 kw 4 540 kw 4.5 m.s -1 240 kw 940 kw 1 470 kw 3 300 kw 6 470 kw P = 1 2. ρ. π. D2 4. V3. C p 22/06/2015 Marine current energy for islands SABELLA PPT00X032 19
4. Ushant project 22/06/2015 Marine current energy for islands SABELLA PPT00X032 20
Ushant island 15,58 km 2 off the western coast off Brittany, France 850 annual inhabitants and nearly 3 000 during the summer Annual electric production of 7 000 MWh through diesel generator plant (over 2 000 000 liter of fuel) 22/06/2015 Marine current energy for islands SABELLA PPT00X032 21
First step: D10 Winner of a national call for project Goal purchased: Build a pre-industrial first 1 MW maximum output power @ 3,9 m/s 10 meter diameter Installation in the Fromveur strait during the 1 st semester 2015 Electrical export on Ushant island, an autonomous grid Trials, survey and approval during 12 months, under the grid manager supervision Budget 13.5 M 22/06/2015 Marine current energy for islands SABELLA PPT00X032 22
First step: D10 100% Made in France 450 t 17 m 20 m 20 m 22/06/2015 Marine current energy for islands SABELLA PPT00X032 23
First step: D10 22/06/2015 Marine current energy for islands SABELLA PPT00X032 24
First step: D10 22/06/2015 Marine current energy for islands SABELLA PPT00X032 25
First step: D10 22/06/2015 Marine current energy for islands SABELLA PPT00X032 26
First step: D10 www.sabella-d10.bzh 22/06/2015 Marine current energy for islands SABELLA PPT00X032 27
Second step: Eussabella 3 to 4 D15 turbines (2 MW maximum output power each) Production intermission (during the slack) is manage with mid term energy storage system (2 MW/ 4 MWh Li-ion battery) Cover more than 60% of Ushant electrical needs Commissioning in 2018/2019 Deployment of the energy solution dedicated to remote communities, by substitution of fossils energies more and more expensive and scarce 22/06/2015 Marine current energy for islands SABELLA PPT00X032 28
Second step: Eussabella 22/06/2015 Marine current energy for islands SABELLA PPT00X032 29
Second step: Eussabella 22/06/2015 Marine current energy for islands SABELLA PPT00X032 30
Rising interest Advanced contact in Indonesia to develop this energy solution on remote islands under the Government supervision for primary electric access and energy transition Interest and basic engineering for several resort on islands in Indian and Pacific Ocean Ongoing technical and economical qualification with energy companies involved in projects on insular countries 22/06/2015 Marine current energy for islands SABELLA PPT00X032 31
D10 Rising : l actualité interest Support from French ministers A turnkey solution for island energy transitions! www.sabella.bzh 22/06/2015 Marine current energy for islands SABELLA PPT00X032 32
Thank you for your attention 22/06/2015 Marine current energy for islands SABELLA PPT00X032 33
Qualifications Key partnership with GDF SUEZ, an energy company, in June 2012 Successful technical due diligences on our products Commercial agreement for the Fromveur strait resource (France) => around 500 MW potential 22/06/2015 Marine current energy for islands SABELLA PPT00X032 34
Qualifications Industrial MoU in Indonesia in February 2015 Relevancy of the strategic development plan, technological fundamentals and the product family Partnership agreement to build subparts of the turbines locally => over 1 500 MW potential 22/06/2015 Marine current energy for islands SABELLA PPT00X032 35
D03: national first Sea trials during 12 months from 2008 to 2009 in Brittany 22/06/2015 Marine current energy for islands SABELLA PPT00X032 36