Areva Opens Office in Scotland

French power company, Areva, will soon acquire a renewable energy office in Edinburgh, according to Scotsman.

The company will try to ink deals in the wind industry with its 5 MW M5000 offshore wind turbine.

Mainly known for nuclear power, 90% of the AREVA is owned by the French government but it also has interests in other energy projects.

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Offshore WIND staff, March 12, 2012; Image: areva