Wind Turbine Installation
Wind Turbine Installation
Following the successful completion of the foundations, the Hydrogen Office wind turbine has now been installed and is in the process of being fitted out. The turbine will be operational shortly after the new Scottish Power electrical substation is connected to the national grid.
Derek Mitchell, Project Manager said “The wind turbine is central to the Hydrogen Office project, and its installation marks a defining moment for the project. In light of the tragic events in the Gulf of Mexico, there has never been a more pressing time to develop alternatives to Scotland’s reliance on oil and gas. Hydrogen is one of these alternatives, allowing the storage of energy from variable renewable sources like wind energy, for periods when the wind is not blowing.”
“In addition to improving Scotland’s energy independence, these technologies have important environmental benefits. Unlike oil, hydrogen is non toxic and its use in this system does not produce carbon dioxide or other forms of pollution.”
Jim Keiller, Alsherra Investments Ltd said “The turbine is a culmination of four years of hard work, and should aid the attraction of new and innovative energy companies to the area. It is providing a focal point for the business park, and has generated a lot of interest so far.”
The Hydrogen Office project has been developed to demonstrate the role that energy storage technologies such as hydrogen can play in helping to balance the energy generated from variable sources, providing a reliable, local, low carbon energy source.
The Hydrogen Office 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.
The turbine has been developed with funding support from Scottish Enterprise, the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the Scottish Communities Renewable and Household Initiative (SCHRI).