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The Arnish yard on Lewis looks to be in line to bid for a significant order which would keep the facility in ongoing work.

 

The renewables manufacturing base is the only facility to have experience in producing the substructure for a full-scale tidal turbine which will be used in the Sound of Islay energy scheme which received the go-ahead today.

 

Ten of the Hammerfest Strøm machines will be required by Scottish Power to generate electricity from the tidal stream in the strait between Islay and Jura.

 

With their involvement so far in making the test generator, Arnish stands a fair  chance in securing the contract.

 

Western Isles SNP MSP, Alasdair Allan says: “Today’s decision by the Scottish Government gives the go ahead to a project which is a huge step forward for tidal energy worldwide, and I am delighted that the Arnish yard In Lewis now has the chance to bid for this work.

 

“The fact that the Scottish Government has now consented to this project allows Arnish to develop further as a centre of excellence in the renewables industry.

 

“Arnish is already constructing the test prototype for the tidal power project of Orkney, which the First Minister gave the go ahead for on a visit to Oslo last year.

 

“I believe today’s announcement positions the yard well to capitalise in future on the new opportunities arising from tidal power. Well done to everyone at the yard who are already playing a part in this world leading project.”

 

Scottish Power Renewables £40 million tidal array development will harness the power of the sea in the narrow strait between Islay and Jura and generate enough electricity for over 5,000 homes - more than double the number of homes on Islay.

 

The 10 Megawatt facility will further develop emerging tidal energy technology, provide economic and community benefits to Islay and Jura and cement Scotland's position as a global leader in marine energy.

 

 

 

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World’s largest tidal energy scheme raises hopes for Arnish       17/3/11

 

Arnish is the only yard with experience in building the underwater turbine