Rance River Tidal Plant
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Saint-Malo, Brittany, France
Source: Britannica
The Rance River tidal plant, located on the Rance River in Brittany, France, is notable for being the world’s first large-scale tidal power plant. It utilizes the natural ebb and flow of the tides to generate electricity, contributing to renewable energy efforts in the region.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- Saint-Malo, Brittany, France
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Britannica
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Original status | Completed |
Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Rance River tidal plant, located on the Rance River in Brittany, France, is notable for being the world’s first large-scale tidal power plant. It utilizes the natural ebb and flow of the tides to generate electricity, contributing to renewable energy efforts in the region. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | France |
State | Brittany |
City | Saint-Malo |
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Source | Britannica |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2025-02-28 |
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