Tidal turbines23 Jan 2021 08:25
Came across some updates on Simec Atlantis tidal projects around the world
In terms of developing tidal power, the UK’s marine energy tech firms have a long global reach. Edinburgh-based Simec Atlantis (SA), for instance, is involved several projects in Asia. SA is providing the turbine and onshore systems for China’s largest tidal current demonstration project, part of a programme funded by the State Oceanic Administration (SOA). In April, a demonstration 18 m SG500 turbine was deployed at a grid-connected test site near Daishan, operating at 500 kW capacity.
In Indonesia, SA is working with SBS International on delivering up to three 150 MW tidal stream projects around the islands of Bali and Lombok. A 10 MW demonstration phase is due to start next year. SA and SBS will deploy 24 m rotor diameter AR2000 turbines across all phases. Power will be sold to Indonesia’s state-owned electrical utility company PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara under a 30-year agreement. The total cost of the commercial array has been estimated at $750mn.
SA is also working with Gujarat Power Corporation to complete the concept design and consent process for a 250 MW project in the Gulf of Kutch, north-west India. Gujarat has a long coastline, and the Ranwara Shoals create a shallow region through which flow is accelerated, ideal for deploying tidal turbines.
The Gujarat state government has funded studies for the first 50 MW of a commercial scheme. Part of SA’s role is to monitor policy developments within the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy – the current focus is on developing other sites.
In Japan, SA is providing a full AR-Series turbine system (turbine, foundation, cable and onshore infrastructure) under a lease agreement for a state-funded project in the Goto Islands. This was due to be installed in late November 2020.
https://issuu.com/energyinst/docs/ew_dec_preview_pdf/s/11402417
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