VIDEO: SR2000 tidal turbine launch

Scotrenewables Tidal Power has released a video showcasing the launch of its SR2000 floating tidal turbine.

Steel fabrication of the machine was carried out by fabricators in Scotland, Northern Ireland and England with assembly and commissioning of the SR2000 taking place at Harland and Wolff shipyard, from where it was launched on Friday, May 13.

The 550 tonne SR2000 tidal turbine consists of a 64 m floating hull that incorporates two 1 MW rotors mounted on retractable legs.

Following the launch, the turbine was towed to Belfast Lough where it will undergo sea trials for the next two weeks.

After that, the turbine will be towed to the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney to commence a grid connected test programme.