– Orbital Marine Power has selected Global Energy Group as the preferred supplier for manufacturing and assembly of turbines for their Orkney projects.
– Turbine manufacture is set to begin at Global Energy Group’s Port of Nigg facility with first power expected in 2026.
– Orbital Marine Power aims to contribute to UK’s decarbonisation goals by creating jobs and using UK-based supply chain for their tidal projects.
Orbital Marine Power has chosen Global Energy Group as the preferred supplier for the manufacture and assembly of turbines for their initial Orkney projects in the UK. The projects have secured contracts under the UK Government’s Contract for Difference auction rounds 4 and 5. Turbine manufacturing is expected to begin later this year at Global Energy Group’s Port of Nigg facility, with the first power generation anticipated in 2026.
Orbital Marine Power’s successful O2 tidal turbine, located off the Orkney coast, has been operational since 2021, offsetting carbon dioxide emissions and powering UK homes. The company aims to create high-value jobs in the local economy with these projects. By utilizing a predominantly UK-based supply chain, Orbital plans to contribute significantly to job creation and the decarbonization of the UK’s energy sector through its Contract for Difference projects.
The CEOs of both companies expressed excitement about the partnership, emphasizing the importance of UK-based manufacturing and local value creation in advancing renewable energy technologies. The collaboration between Orbital Marine Power and Global Energy Group represents a significant step toward achieving the vision of sustainable and economically beneficial tidal stream energy production.