Tidal array cost reduction: Testing a removable nacelle design for DeltaStream Technology
Lead Participant:
TIDAL ENERGY LIMITED
Abstract
Tidal Energy Limited (TEL), the UK technology company behind the DeltaStream tidal stream turbine and owner
and operator of the Ramsey Sound test site in Pembrokeshire, is working with the Marine Energy Research
Groups of both Cardiff and Swansea Universities to design, analyse, construct and test a new removable nacelle
system.
The project is aimed at significantly reducing the operation and maintenance costs associated with commercial
tidal turbines, as well as identify operational limits and robust equipment to withstand the demanding physical
characteristics of the marine environment.
Success of the project will accelerate TEL's plans to implement arrays of DeltaStream turbines thereby helping
arrest climate change, ensure security of supply and help to develop the new tidal energy industry, creating
thousands of new jobs in UK.
and operator of the Ramsey Sound test site in Pembrokeshire, is working with the Marine Energy Research
Groups of both Cardiff and Swansea Universities to design, analyse, construct and test a new removable nacelle
system.
The project is aimed at significantly reducing the operation and maintenance costs associated with commercial
tidal turbines, as well as identify operational limits and robust equipment to withstand the demanding physical
characteristics of the marine environment.
Success of the project will accelerate TEL's plans to implement arrays of DeltaStream turbines thereby helping
arrest climate change, ensure security of supply and help to develop the new tidal energy industry, creating
thousands of new jobs in UK.
Lead Participant | Project Cost | Grant Offer |
|---|---|---|
| TIDAL ENERGY LIMITED | £3,133,290 | £ 1,409,981 |
Participant |
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| SWANSEA UNIVERSITY | ||
| CARDIFF UNIVERSITY |
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