SOLUTIONS
WE DESIGN, BUILD, MAINTAIN & OPERATE TURNKEY TIDAL ENERGY SYSTEMS
Our tidal platforms can be deployed anywhere in the world.
We work with partners who have local knowledge of their waters, regulations and requirements, and an in-depth understanding of the local energy markets, needs and opportunities, to develop profitable projects that can provide a range benefits to coastal and island communities.
Energy output from tidal power generators is predictable.
These benefits include long-term and sustainable employment opportunities, increased resilience to disruptive weather events that are occurring with increasing frequency due to our changing climate, improved access to energy and energy independence, and enhanced security and predictability of supply from a non-polluting and renewable source.
As part of our turnkey solutions, our services begin with site surveying and evaluation.
We then customize our PLAT-I platform to suit the location; we can vary the size of the platform to accommodate a range of turbine and rotor configurations.
Our engineering team understands the key variables that impact system costs and performance. Matching the appropriate platform technology to the conditions that are experienced at a site is critical to the delivery of a successful project.
to a SUCCESSFUL
TIDAL ENERGY PROJECT
FOUR STEPS
Site Evaluation
Assess potential in terms of flow speed, depth, bathymetry, exposure, and access
Determine tidal coefficients and assess local factors that may impact availability and/or capacity factor
Evaluate energy demand, nature of connection (on or off-grid), and ability to match tidal energy to demand profile
Potential environmental impacts, constraints and ability to co-exist with other users
Regulatory environment, permitting & licensing processes, PPA terms, incentives for renewable energy deployments
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Engineering
Specification of turbines and power system to match tidal resource, type of grid connection, and demand profile (may include storage)
Selection of most appropriate PLAT-I platform to suit the project and application
Design and specification of balance of plant; cabling and connectors, anchors & moorings Installation and O&M strategies and planning
2
Procurement and Construction
Supply of proprietary technology on a turnkey basis Management of supply chain and procurement of balance of systems
Onshore system integration, assembly and commissioning
Construction of onshore balance of plant and grid interconnection
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Installation
Installation of anchors, mooring, and underwater cables for power export
Launch, tow-out and installation, and activation of tidal energy platform
Installation and commissioning of environmental monitoring systems
Post-installation performance verification and remote monitoring