Orbital O2

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Orbital O2
Tidal energy generator, Eday - geograph.org.uk - 1267433.jpg
Location of Orbital O2 in Scotland
CountryScotland
LocationFall of Warness, Orkney Islands
Coordinates59°8′28.92″N 2°49′6.72″W / 59.1413667°N 2.8185333°W / 59.1413667; -2.8185333Coordinates: 59°8′28.92″N 2°49′6.72″W / 59.1413667°N 2.8185333°W / 59.1413667; -2.8185333
StatusActive
Construction began2019
Owner(s)Orbital Marine Power
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The Orbital O2 is a floating 2MW tidal turbine that began generating power for the UK grid in July 2021. It was designed and built by Orbital Marine Power Ltd., a privately held company with offices in Orkney and Edinburgh.[1]

As of 28 July 2021, it is the most powerful tidal turbine in the world and is anchored in the Fall of Warness off Eday, Orkney Islands.

History[]

Orbital O2 was constructed in Dundee, Scotland[2][3] by Texo Group[4] and developed by Orbital Marine Power in 2019 and launched from the city in April 2021.

Features[]

It consists of a floating platform supporting two submersed nacelles rated 1MW each. The turbines are bi-directional, producing on both a rising and falling tide. With a 2MW output, it can produce enough electricity to supply 2,000 homes per year [5][6][7]

External links[]

References[]

  1. ^ "About", Orbital Marine Power web site
  2. ^ "Orbital Marine Power Launches O2: World's Most Powerful Tidal Turbine". Orbital Marine. 2021-04-22. Retrieved 2021-11-17.
  3. ^ Thurston, Alban (2021-04-14). "'Jam, jute and joules': Dundee-built world's most powerful tidal turbine set for grid-linked Orkneys operation". theenergyst.com. Retrieved 2021-11-17.
  4. ^ "Press release: Orbital O2 to be built by TEXO Group in Dundee : EMEC: European Marine Energy Centre". Retrieved 2021-11-17.
  5. ^ "Tidal turbine in Orkney starts generating power". British Broadcasting Corporation. 28 July 2021. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
  6. ^ "'Most powerful' tidal turbine starts generating electricity off Orkney". BBC News. 2021-07-28. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
  7. ^ "'World's most powerful' tidal turbine sets sail from Dundee". BBC News. 2021-04-22. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
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