Wind Turbine Construction Begins
Work began on Tuesday 13th April 2010 on the foundations for the Hydrogen Office Wind Turbine, which is estimated will take 3 months.
Derek Mitchell Project Manager said “We are delighted to be in the final building stages of the Hydrogen Office Project. The installation of the wind turbine is central to the Hydrogen Office Demonstration Centre’s aims of supporting the accelerated development of the renewable, hydrogen and fuel cell industry in Scotland, and in promoting Methil as key area for this new technology. The turbine, which will save more than 600 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year, will also generate the renewable electricity required for the Hydrogen Office and its novel hydrogen and fuel cell system.” “One of the main aims of the project is to demonstrate that Scotland has the natural resources, the technology and the skills to develop an economy that is not reliant on imported oil and gas and one that can achieve significant carbon dioxide reductions.” On average the turbine will produce sufficient electricity for the Hydrogen Office, its hydrogen energy system, and its research and development needs. On windy days the turbine will also be able to produce enough electricity to supply most of Methil Dock Business Park’s electricity needs. The Hydrogen Office project will reinvest all the revenue generated by the turbine to support the accelerated development of this industry, with a focus on developing an education, skills, and technology research and development programme; for which it has already recruited a full time member of staff to work closely with local schools and colleges. “We have received a lot of interest from Government, Private and Public sectors, and look forward to working in collaboration to achieve the best possible future for Methil and wider Scotland.”