Spanish tidal developer Magallanes Renovables has installed its 2MW Atir floating device at the European Marine Energy Centre off Orkney in Scotland.
The deployment of the 45-metre Atir floater with twin 19m rotors, which arrived in Orkney from the Spanish port of Vigo last September, was overseen by local contractor Leask Marine.
The machine will undergo commissioning at EMEC’s Fall of Warness site prior to being connected to the grid.
“The next step in the project will be to start the testing programme at the Fall of Warness,” said Magallanes Renovables chief executive Alejandro Marques de Magallanes.
“We look forward to demonstrating the outputs of this pioneering prototype and generating electricity into the national grid in the near future.”
EMEC director Neil Kermode added: “Having companies like Magallanes invest here and choose to demonstrate technologies in the UK, has led to the development of the world’s most experienced and innovative supply chain for marine energy.”
The installation forms part of the EU-backed Ocean_2G project.
Bryan J Rendall Electrical supported the deployment by providing the electrical connection and RM Computing delivered IT support and communication services.
Source:renews
