The Siadar Wave Power Station (also known as Siadar Wave Energy Project or SWEP) was a proposed 4 MW wave farm 400 metres (1,300 ft) off the shore of Siadar Bay, in Lewis, Scotland.[1] The £30 million project, was to be built by Wavegen, received Scottish Government approval on 22 January 2009. Originally, the project was developed in cooperation with npower Renewables. However, in August 2011, npower Renewables left the project.[2] In 2012 project was cancelled.[3]
| Siadar Wave Power Station | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Official name | Siadar Wave Energy Project |
| Country | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Location | Siadar Bay, Lewis |
| Coordinates | 58°20′09″N 6°47′08″W / 58.3358°N 6.7856°W |
| Status | Proposed |
| Construction cost | £30 million |
| Wave power station | |
| Type | oscillating water column |
| Distance from shore | 400 m (1,312 ft) |
| Power generation | |
| Nameplate capacity | 4 MW |
The wave station was proposed to be based on oscillating water column technology.[4] A 200-metre (660 ft) causeway will be constructed, and a breakwater with 10 concrete caissons, containing 36 to 40 Wells turbines, placed on the seabed.[5]
See also
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References
edit- ^ "Green for go as isle plays host to world's largest wave farm". The Scotsman. 23 January 2009. Retrieved 17 November 2011.
- ^ "RWE drops Siadar wave project in Scotland". HydroWorld. PennWell Corporation. 11 August 2011. Retrieved 17 November 2011.
- ^ SubSeaWorldNews: Siadar Wave Energy Project Cancelled
- ^ "Go-ahead for first wave station". BBC News. 23 January 2009. Retrieved 17 November 2011.
- ^ Ross, David (23 January 2009). "Green future for island as plan for wave power is unveiled". The Herald. Retrieved 17 November 2011.
External links
edit- Siadar Wave Power Scheme at npower renewables
- npower submit plans for wave power scheme at Wavegen
- Siadar Bay Wave Energy Project at renewableenergydev.com