Nova Innovation, a global leader in tidal energy generation, has deployed the world’s first fully-operational, commercial, grid-connected offshore tidal array in Shetland.
The second in a series of three 100 kW turbines was deployed alongside the first turbine in August 2016, making this the first offshore tidal array in the world to deliver electricity to the grid.
The company says the success heralds a new era for tidal energy as a long-term source of predictable renewable power, unlike other forms of renewable energy.
The Scottish tidal energy specialist installed the first Nova M100 turbine in the Bluemull Sound, Shetland in March 2016. The device has been generating up to full power and across all tidal conditions.
Nova Innovation has been at the forefront of tidal energy technology development and was the first company to secure financial close on a commercial tidal array.
The company said its business strategy in developing its commercial scale devices has enabled it to sell and deliver projects quickly and more cost effectively than its competitors - the commercially focused approach attracted the attention of Belgian renewable energy leader ELSA to partner with it on the Shetland Tidal Array.
The project has 100% EU content and has been delivered with over 80% Scottish supply chain content, demonstrating Nova’s commitment to local supply chain engagement.
Simon Forrest, Managing Director of Nova Innovation said:
“We are absolutely delighted to be the first company in the world to deploy a fully operational offshore tidal array. Deploying the second turbine truly sets us apart and showcases our technology.”
The UK Carbon Trust has estimated that a global tidal energy market of £126 billion could be developed by 2050.
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