Natural Power and Opale EN announce partnership for wind farms in France

February 2009

Leading international renewable energy consultancy, Natural Power, and experienced French development consultancy, Opale EN, announced today the signing of a framework agreement to offer their combined expertise to the renewable energy sector in France.

Natural Power will provide their full suite of technical products and services on Opale’s extensive client portfolio of development projects in France. In addition the partnership will see Opale offering their team’s proven experience in developing and consenting sites successfully across France. Both companies see real synergies in their approach to projects which centres heavily on local community involvement throughout the project lifecycle.

Oisin Brady, Managing Director of Natural Power’s French office added: “We are very excited to begin working closely with Opale. The development team have a very impressive track record in France which, when coupled with our in-depth technical knowledge, creates a unique Development and Due Diligence offering in the region. There are a number of international investors who have requested these services already."

Jean Pierre Laurent, Director of Opale EN, also welcomed the agreement commenting: “This really is a fantastic opportunity for both companies as well as the industry in France. Natural Power’s total project experience really complements our own services in developing successful sites for our clients.”