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ABB to provide UK grid connection
for
Europe’s largest tidal energy project
MeyGen tidal stream project in Scotland’s
Pentland Firth will rely on ABB technology to feed renewable energy into
onshore distribution grid
August 18, 2014 + + +
The MeyGen tidal stream project is at the forefront of world marine energy
development and will harvest the tidal resources of one of the most
energetic maritime sites in Europe, the strait connecting the Atlantic
Ocean to the North Sea between the Orkney Islands and the Scottish
mainland.
The first 6 megawatt (MW) demonstration phase
of the UK’s first large-scale tidal array scheme will see four submerged
turbines installed in the Inner Pentland Firth just north of Caithness,
with first power expected to be delivered by 2016.
ABB is responsible for
the onshore power conversion and grid connection systems to feed the
electricity safely and reliably into the local distribution grid. ABB’s
project scope includes design, engineering, supply and commissioning of
the power conversion, switchgear and transformer solution as well as
associated civil engineering and cabling works. Major product supplies
include transformers, medium voltage switchgear and power converters.
“We are pleased to
facilitate this innovative project and tap the potential of marine energy“
said Claudio Facchin, Head of ABB’s Power Systems division. “It reaffirms
the faith our customers have in ABB’s technology and proven capability to
deliver safe, reliable and efficient grid connections which play a key
role in integrating renewables, that are making an increasing contribution
to the energy mix.”
Studies including
those by engineers from the University of Edinburgh and University of
Oxford indicate the Pentland Firth’s tidal stream has vast energy
potential, with ocean currents estimated at 5 meters (about 11 feet) per
second, among the fastest in the British Isles.
“Forming partnerships
with the leading players in the energy sector is key to delivering
commercial-scale tidal power projects that allow us to harness the
untapped potential of global tidal resources. ABB has clearly demonstrated
exceptional expertise in this area and we are confident they will deliver
the highest quality results. We look forward to working with the team at
ABB to ensure the success of the MeyGen project” says Tim Cornelius, Chief
Executive Officer, Atlantis Resources Ltd.
The initial phase of
the MeyGen development has the potential to generate up to 86 MW of
electricity, enough power for around 42,000 homes, potentially catering to
the needs of almost 40 percent of households in the Scottish Highlands.
Within the next ten
years, MeyGen intends to deploy up to 398 MW of offshore tidal stream
turbines in the Pentland Firth to supply clean and renewable electricity
to the UK National Grid.
ABB (www.abb.com) is a
leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and
industry customers to improve their performance while lowering
environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100
countries and employs about 145,000 people.
Source: ABB - www.abb.com
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