Dutch company Hydrokinetic Power Generation Systems (HPG) installed vertical axis turbines at the SEENEOH test site in Bordeaux, France.
The 25kW turbineinstalled on its own floating platform, she has The production of electricity from the grid has begun On the site on the banks of the Garonne.
according to HPGIt is the first turbine to be installed in Europe, with previous tests conducted in North America on extended fixed structures.
The company’s commercial-scale turbines have been assembled and launched in the Port of Bordeaux and are now installed and connected to the electricity grid of SEENEOH test site.
The project is a collaboration between HPG, SEENEOH (including its four shareholders, Energie de la Lune, CERENIS, VALOREM / Valemo and SEML Route des lasers), EVIAA, Balineau and Grand Port Maritime de Bordeaux, as well as supply chain partners approved by HPG. .
The tests, which will take place in the coming months, will showcase the commercial version of the turbine. HPG reports that the test campaign will also include new advanced control systems and a new generator from the University of Edinburgh.
Rick Rutherford From HPG he said:This project is an important starting point for us on our journey towards commercial initiatives. It has been a real success so far and we would like to thank all of our partners for their great support.
On behalf of SEENEOH, Marc La Youee He said: “The start of testing saw a very promising test campaign in Bordeaux. We are very pleased to support the demonstration of the first HPG turbine deployed in Europe by providing our experience. It’s great to see how HPG and SEENEOH are getting the most out of this collaboration.
HPG is now entering the commercialization phase, working closely with specialized partners in the supply chain.
The company said 16 of its vertical axis turbines have been built and is actively seeking project partners for joint development of commercial projects.
The publication on SEENEOH was supported by € 2.5 million from the Blue-GIFT project of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
Suivez Offshore Energy – Marine Energy on LinkedIn
––
–
–
