Another Milestone for Aquamarine Power

Another Milestone for Aquamarine Power
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom October 26, 2009

Aquamarine Power passed another milestone last week when its wave energy converter Oyster was released from its locked down position on the seabed. It is now moving back and forth in the ocean waves and pumping high pressure water to its onshore hydro-electric turbine.

The device will now go through commissioning procedures in advance of grid connection and the official switch on by Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond MP, MSP on 20 November 2009.

Martin McAdam, Aquamarine Power CEO said:

“We are delighted to have passed this crucial stage in commissioning the world’s very first Oyster wave energy convertor.

"This major milestone shows that the Oyster does what we have always believed it will do, and we look forward to completing commissioning and producing clean, green energy from Scotland’s waves in the coming months.

Aquamarine Power has a tremendous team and our success to date is a testament to their efforts.”

Source: Aquamarine Power

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