Marine energy project, Scotland
Name and Location
Marine energy project, Scotland, UK.
Client
Aquamarine Power, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Lewis Wave Power.
Project Description
The project entails the construction of a 40 MW wave farm off the north coast of Lewis, in the Western Isles of Scotland, and will include the installation of an interconnector cable to take the surplus green energy from Lewis to the mainland.
The project will involve the installation of between 40 and 50 of Aquamarine’s proprietary Oyster wave devices – a simple mechanical, hinged flap connected to the seabed at depths of between 9 m and 12 m – along the coast at Lag na Greine, one of the best wave-energy locations in Europe.
Value
Not stated.
Duration
Not stated.
Latest Developments
The Scottish government has granted Aquamarine approval for the wave energy project. The approval makes the project the world’s largest fully permitted wave energy site. Meanwhile, the Scottish and UK governments are discussing how to fund an interconnector.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Aquamarine Power, tel +44 131 524 1440, fax +44 131 524 1444 or email info@aquamarinepower.com.
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