Jul 14 2010
Harland and Wolff, a UK-based company engaged in sustaining the needs of the marine, offshore and civil engineering sectors, has succeeded in winning a bid to construct a sophisticated tidal energy turbine for Scotrenewables (Marine Power) Ltd.
The company located in the Orkney Islands, has preferred Harland and Wolff to fabricate a replica of its intended 250 kW tidal wind turbine measuring 30 m in length and 80 t in weight, on the basis of their expertise in building ships, offshore oil and gas exploration and in offshore renewable energy products The concealed value of the deal is expected to be in the range of £2m.
Mark Hamilton, project leader of Scotrenewables clarified that the company has tested an assortment of corporeal models to comprehend the enduring feasibility of the skill used, achieved positive results, and placed its ultimate order with Harland and Wolff.
Mark Hamilton further clarified the vast potential of the technology and the imminent plan of the company to be the forerunner of the tidal energy industry. He acclaimed the valuable support extended by Harland & Wolf for the project and expected the completion of the proposed wind turbine at Belfast by the end of the year.
Harland and Wolff is planning to manufacture the archetype wind turbine at their Belfast factory before erecting the turbine at the test facility of European Marine Energy Centre located at Orkneys.
Trevor McCormick, production manager at Harland and Wolf thanked Scotrenewables for entailing the company in the project. He highlighted the company’s adeptness in handling such assignments and how the company is looking forward to persist with the production of the classic product for its success.
Source: http://www.harland-wolff.com/