French investment set to flow into OpenHydro

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Irish tidal energy firm urges shareholders to accept sale of eight per cent stake to French engineer DCNS

French marine engineering firm DCNS has stepped up its interest in the renewable energy sector, shelling out €14m (£12m) for an eight per cent stake in Irish tidal energy firm OpenHydro. The two companies...

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