A New Wave Farm For Portugal
Posted by Big Gav in ocean energy, portugal, wave power
While the last Portuguese wave power experiment wasn't exactly successful (see Pelamis' ill-fated experiment), people are still trying - Renewable Energy World reports - Orecon Signs Landmark Deal With Eneolica for 4.5-MW Wave Farm in Portugal
Orecon, the Cornish wave energy device developer, has signed an agreement with Portuguese developer Eneólica to establish a Joint Venture company to build and deploy Orecon's first full scale 1.5 MW MRC wave energy buoy. The site will be connected to the Portuguese electricity grid and deliver power for up to 1500 homes.
When the first unit has been connected, two further MRCs will be added to the site, increasing the power output to 4.5 MW making it the world's largest operating wave farm to date and providing power for nearly 5000 homes. The partners intend to develop further multi-megawatt sites in Portugal over the next 10 years.
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