Siemens Halts Skerries Tidal Stream Array Development

After the UK government retrieved a grant in the amount of £10 million, Siemens decided to give up the development of Skerries Tidal Stream Array.

As reNews reports, Marine Current Turbines, a Siemens-owned company, said that the strategy for deployment of tidal generators, which would have the potential to supply electricity for up to 10,000 homes, will remain under review.

MCT would now look at other opportunities to deploy its SeaGen tidal generators.

The Company’s spokesperson said: “We continue to believe that tidal energy will play an important future role in delivering the UK’s low carbon economy and creating long term sustainable jobs.”

The funding for the project was retrieved due to delays in securing private sector match funding for the project.

Subsea World News Staff, August 29, 2014; Image: MCT

Share this article

Follow Subsea World News

Twitter
Facebook
Newsletter
RSS

<<	Dec 2015	>>
M	T	W	T	F	S	S
30	1	2	3	4	5	6
7	8	9	10	11	12	13
14	15	16	17	18	19	20
21	22	23	24	25	26	27
28	29	30	31	1	2	3

Dec 2015

2nd Annual Offshore Power Cable Engineering and Reliability Forum

27/01/2016 - 28/01/2016

This exclusive BIS forum will showcase an analytical insights into how industry leaders are reducing risk and improving efficiency during offshore power cable installation. Participants will learn how to increase cable integrity and manage cost during offshore projects. This interactive forum will explore effective and safe maintenance of offshore cables in deeper, harsher environments. With a two day intimate forum followed by half a day workshop, joining together key industry professionals to discuss, brainstorm, share experience and partake in exclusive networking sessions in a flexible and dynamic platform – together shaping the future of the market.

As Europe strives to meet its 2020 renewable targets the need for infrastructure increases and the integration of renewable energy into the European grid along with the necessity for trade is of huge importance. HVDC offshore cables are a vital investment; both of time and money, and any challenges arising could result in operational and financial losses. An insight on how to efficiently cope with the changes and keeping up with market trends is needed.

This BIS GROUP Forum will allow leading electricity cable and interconnection players to exchange and discuss experience on reliable offshore power cable monitoring, protection strategies, repair and installation technologies that are vital for operating in cost-efficient manner. The forum will also provide solutions and strategies on how to overcome the challenges of laying and installing of offshore power cables in deep water / far offshore.

KEY TOPICS INCLUDE: