The assembly of Scotrenewables Tidal Power’s SR2000 floating tidal turbine is nearing completion at Harland & Wolff’s facility, UK.
The 64 m floating hull is being fabricated by Gray Fabrication, and it will form the structural backbone of the SR2000.
The floating hull will incorporate two 1 MW rotors mounted on retractable legs.
According to Scotrenewables, this allows the draught of the turbine to be reduced for towing in and out of shallow harbours, with all marine operations involved being carried out by small low-cost vessels.
The hull sections will also house the turbine’s electrical and control equipment, allowing direct access to the turbine for maintenance while at sea.
The turbine will be demonstrated at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney from 2015 ahead of sale of units to tidal array developers.
Image: Scotrenewables Tidal Power/SR 2000