Sainte Anne du Portzic-Fondation OPEN-C & Ifremer

This Ifremer site is dedicated to a wide range of research activities. All tests related to Renewable Marine Energies are co-piloted by the OPEN-C Foundation and Ifremer.


Main characteristics:

  • Location: Brest harbour
  • Depth: variable from 5 to 20 m
  • Tidal range: maximum 7 m
  • Temperature: seasonal range from 7°C to 19°C
  • Current: maximum 2 m/s
  • Waves: maximum 4 m (crest to trough)

Learn more about the testing station:

https://wwz.ifremer.fr/en/Research-Technology/Research-Infrastructures/Testing-infrastructure/Testing-facilities

Published on June 4, 2018 Updated on February 6, 2025