Regen SW – Tide Energy Forum
Current developments and Outlook Copyright © Siemens AG 2013. All rights reserved.
Answers for Energy.
About me
Bob Colclough CEng, Product development technical lead, MCT •
2007 Graduated from University of Southampton, Naval Architecture
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2007-2011 – IT Power, Marine project engineer and Naval architect
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2012-2013 - MCT, Naval architect •
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Metocean conditions, Wave loading, Rotor modelling, Cost of Energy
2013 – Product development technical lead •
Development of future product requirements, specification, cost and performance benchmarking
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Presentation outline • The MCT and Siemens tidal story • SeaGen ‘S’ concept – a technical overview
• Current developments & outlook
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MCT - A Siemens business
December 2011 – MCT 40% shareholding acquired by Siemens AG March 2012 – Consolidation of shareholding to 100% ownership September 2012 – Move to new offices to house the 70 strong workforce, covering Engineering, Procurement and Project development March 2013 – Opening of St Phillips, Integration Facilit June 2013 – Delivery to Narec of first 1 MW power train for full life testing
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SeaGen ‘S’ – a technical review
The SeaGen tidal power plant, has been successfully generating and delivering renewable electricity in the Strangford Narrows, Northern Ireland since November 2008. Designed to prove Energy Conversion Chain technology
Rotors: Structure: Power production: Energy generation: Maintenance: CO2 displacement:
2 x Axial flow rotors 16 m in diameter Quadropod base with raisable cross beam Rated at 600 kW each at 2.4 m/s Delivers10 MWhrs per tide into the local grid Access from support RIB, Onboard crane Equivalent of up to 3400 tons per year.
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SeaGen ‘S’ – a technical review Inside Seagen ‘S’ …. Fully grid-compliant electricity and safe operation requires: • • • • • •
Power conditioning Transformers Control systems Safety systems Hydraulic mechanisms Cooling and climate-control systems
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Current developments & outlook: SeaGen ‘S‘, Portaferry, Northern Ireland – a success story
Challenges
Achievements Generation Has exceeded more than 9 GWh
Increased R&D investments required to optimise technical solutions Further validation and evolution of design tools Developing new improved design concepts Global acceptance by politicians, stakeholders and customers Driving tidal power towards large-scale commercialisation
In operation since 2008 Leading example of a longterm tested full scale system Proven commercial scale concept An extensive environmental monitoring programme and clean bill of health
Siemens know-how enables industrial evolution of tidal turbine concepts and largescale projects Commercial projects in 2015
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Current developments & outlook: First tidal array projects – SPV project development
Anglesey • • • •
10 MW Crown Estate lease, Marine and Section 36 consents in place MEAD capital grant offered by DECC Benefits from excellent accessibility and good local logistics Tolerable wave climate offers a perfect stepping stone experience considering design, operation and access in a wave environment
Kyle Rhea • 8 MW Crown Estate lease in place • NER 300 support offered by EU • Sheltered wave environment offers excellent opportunity to best understand wake interactions between devices in a small array
Brough Ness • 100 MW Crown Estate lease in place Working closely with project partners in domestic and foreign markets • e.g. Minas Basin in the Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia, Canada Copyright © Siemens AG 2013. All rights reserved. Slide 8
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Current developments & outlook: Further upscaling of device for commercialisation • 2MW: Delivered by 2, 20m diameter turbines • First 1.0 MW Power Train assembled in March 2013 • MEAD grant awarded by DECC on the basis of a viable project and a viable technical concept • Largest System on the market Optimises project economics • Pitch system reduces structural loads and improves efficiency efficient use of materials • Cost-effectively maintainable concept: Every component rapidly exchangeable on-site. • Every component designed for a 20 year life reducing cost of O&M interventions Copyright © Siemens AG 2013. All rights reserved. Slide 9
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Succeed in innovation .
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Strong focus on risk reduction Convert experience into future technology risk reduction Provide SWA package supported by OEM
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Step change in engineering mindset think as OEM, not early stage R & D start-up
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Establish new benchmarks in product quality Extensive testing program NAREC – HALT Powertrain test, Dec 2013
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Supply chain interactions Prepare and engage the supply chain Anticipate demand from project pipeline
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Future product portfolio
• To maintain first mover advantage it is clear we cannot stand still... • Focus on provision of further reduction of LCoE and level of risk in unison
• Constant evaluation of global market opportunities accompanied with translation into technical requirements for future products • Characterising overseas sites, regional capabilities • Active role in support of enabling technologies, skills and services Copyright © Siemens AG 2013. All rights reserved. Slide 11
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Contact Bob Colclough, Technical lead Product development Marine Current Turbines E HO TP BD&SD Bristol & Bath Science Park, Dirac Crescent, Emersons Green, Bristol BS16 7FR Tel.: DDI: Fax:
+44 (0)117 957 7600 +44 (0)117 957 7618 +44 (0)117 957 7699
E-mail:
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