Scottish-based floating tidal turbine technology developer Orbital Marine Power has launched its #2MW tidal turbine from the Port of Dundee.
The 680-tonne tidal turbine, named #O2, will be towed to the Orkney Islands where it will undergo commissioning before being connected to the European Marine Energy Centre #EMEC where it will become the world’s most powerful operational tidal turbine.
Orbital’s CEO, Andrew Scott, said: “This is a huge milestone for Orbital. The O2 is a remarkable example of British cleantech innovation and the build we have completed here is an inspiring display of what a UK supply chain can achieve if given the opportunity – even under the extraordinary pressures of a pandemic.”
The O2 turbine started construction in the second half of 2019 and reflects approximately 80% UK supply content. From Scottish steel work and main manufacturing through to anchors from Wales and blades from the south of England; the build of the O2 is estimated to have supported over 80 jobs within the UK economy.
