Pioneering project serving as a catalyst for developing Welsh industry
Pioneering project serving as a catalyst for developing Welsh industry11th July 2013
Pioneering marine renewable energy company Tidal Energy Ltd (TEL) has today announced the completion of the supply chain for its DeltaStream prototype, Wales’ first full-scale tidal turbine, with the confirmation of its three remaining contracts: • Keynvor Morlift will install the turbine, and will also have responsibility for maintenance through its 12 month trial • Mustang Marine (Wales) Ltd will provide fabrication services, constructing the DeltaStream device at its Pembroke Port headquarters The announcement takes the number of businesses collaborating on the project to 21, including industry leaders Siemens (gear hub), GE Energy (electrical power system) and Designcraft (rotor production). Bridgend-based Raymond Brown Construction Ltd were responsible for the onshore works and Cardiff-based Hyder Consulting (UK) Ltd for the onshore design. Having finalised all of the contracts needed for the manufacture, installation and operation of DeltaStream, the company will now begin a robust fabrication and testing process, as it prepares for initial deployment of the turbine in Pembroke Port.
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