Atlantis press release
Atlantis to deploy commercial scale tidal turbine in Scotland
Marine energy developer to test ground-breaking technology at EMEC and build comprehensive UK supply chain
London, 9th November 2009: Atlantis Resources Corporation, the international marine energy developer, has unveiled its ground-breaking AK-1000 tidal turbine and has agreed a commercial scale deployment of the technology at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney.
EMEC’s tidal test site in the Fall of Warness experiences rapid tidal flows and significant wave action. The AK-1000 has been designed specifically for harsh marine environments. It features minimal moving parts, the world’s most efficient blades and will be capable of generating 1MW of power in a 2.6m/s tidal current; enough energy for over 1,000 homes.
Deployment of the AK-1000 turbine at EMEC is scheduled for summer 2010 and Atlantis has committed to build a comprehensive local supply chain, with manufacturing, installation, operations and maintenance being conducted in the UK. The company will award three major contracts associated with the deployment, supporting over 100 UK jobs.
The AK-1000 will be Atlantis’ second grid-connected turbine. Its Nereus turbine installation in San Remo, Australia, first deployed in 2006, continues to generate power for the grid today.
Mike Smith, Chief Operating Officer of Atlantis, said: “AK-1000 will be the most powerful turbine ever to hit the water. Its eighteen metre sweep is the height of a typical five storey building. But we’ve balanced efficiency with long-term reliability, an essential ingredient for a harsh environment turbine.
“This announcement reiterates our commitment to the UK market. By trialling here, we will ensure that the AK-1000 is ideally suited for use in UK waters. The deployment will also provide a huge boost to the local economy, as we begin a phased roll-out here.”
Neil Kermode, Managing Director of EMEC, said: “We are very pleased to welcome Atlantis to EMEC, further demonstrating our ability to draw in the biggest developers in the industry. EMEC is now attracting developers with commercial scale turbines to test, entering a new phase for the company and delivering on our mandate to accelerate marine energy deployment.”
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About Atlantis
Atlantis Resources Corporation is an international developer of tidal current turbines with offices in London, Singapore and Sydney. Its shallow-water NereusTM turbine, deep water Solon TM turbine and AK-1000 TM, its latest turbine, being prepared for commercial deployment.
In 2008, Atlantis successfully completed trials of Solon TM. With independent verification, it is the world’s most efficient turbine to ever be tested at large-scale.
For more information please contact:
Oliver Williams / Andy Field (FD)
+44 207 269 7294/ 7241
Oliver.williams@fd.com / andy.field@fd.com
Or visit www.atlantisresourcescorporation.com
