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Hydro Group connects with MeyGen

4C Offshore | Tom Russell
By: Tom Russell 04/11/2015 Hydro Group
Hydro Group, an Aberdeen-based subsea cable and connector company,  has secured a marine renewables contract with Atlantis Resources to supply connection systems for the multi-turbine tidal stream energy development, the MeyGen project.

More than 50 million pounds has been raised to finance the initial stage (phase 1A) of the 398MW tidal array project in the Pentland Firth, Scotland. MeyGen consists of four submerged turbines, with a 6MW capacity, being installed. The supporting onshore infrastructure also plays a key role to in the project.

Atlantis Resources, 86% owner of the project developer MeyGen Limited, has selected Hydro Group to supply the complete export connection system for one of the tidal turbines, and is currently finalising details for the second phase of the project.

Doug Whyte, Managing Director at Hydro Group said:
“As the first of its kind in the world, the MeyGen project is a true milestone in the marine renewable sector, and being part of it is a significant step for Hydro Group, reinforcing our commitment to supporting renewable system requirements.”


The agreement, which commenced in March this year and is 80% complete, involves Hydro Group providing a single housing for a hybrid with a power output of 6.5kV, incorporating the power and communication connection system, mechanical loading system, and fibre optic and instrumentation lines.

When fully completed, the MeyGen project will have the potential to provide clean, sustainable, predictable power for 175,000 homes in Scotland from up to 269 tidal turbines secured to the seabed, with the first power to the national grid expected to be delivered in 2016.

“The project should further enhance industry confidence in tidal energy, helping unlock its potential as a serious contributor to future energy systems.”
concluded Mr Whyte.

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