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Orbital Marine Power Ltd, the renewable energy company focused on the deployment of its pioneering floating tidal turbine, has been awarded 2 Contracts for Difference (CfDs) for 7.2MW in the UK Allocation Round 5 (AR5) process.

This builds on Orbital’s success in the previous year’s Allocation Round 4, where it secured contracts for 7.2MW of capacity. 

7.2MW predictable clean energy

The CfDs will allow Orbital to expand its development of projects in Orkney with the construction of 6 turbines covered by the Contracts for Difference scheme.

Capable of delivering a total of 7.2MW of predictable clean energy to the grid, these additional turbines will be able to power up to 9000 homes, supporting the UK’s security of supply, energy transition, and broader climate change objectives.

Accelerating industrialisation

Orbital’s ability to manufacture with an excess of 75% UK supply content shows the UK has significant capability

This positive outcome also means Orbital can make a significant investment in the UK supply chain as it sets about establishing series production of its innovative technology.

Orbital’s ability to manufacture with an excess of 75% UK supply content shows the UK has significant capability and the expertise to create a supply chain that has a clearer route to accelerating industrialisation and scale through volume production.

Valuable supply chain

Andrew Scott, CEO of Orbital Marine Power, said, “This latest award creates more clarity for us and our supply chain about our immediate ambitions, allowing us to build on our progress to date. Securing these latest CfDs is another key step on a path that ends with clean predictable power being delivered to thousands of UK households and businesses, alongside building factories of the future and creating sustainable, green jobs at a ratio that hasn’t been achieved in the renewable space before."

We maintain our commitment to establishing a valuable supply chain within the UK. Maximising the benefits and rewards from this endeavour will take leadership and long-term commitment from the UK Government.”

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