Burgar Hill on Orkney Mainland was deliberately chosen as a test site for wind turbines because it is one of the windiest onshore sites in Europe!
The earliest onshore wind turbines were tested here in the early 1980s in a variety of guises. One of the earliest was built with the lower part of the tower constructed of concrete - a design which didn't survive developments in the industry.
Today, Thrive Renewables operate a single wind turbine here, alongside a selection of other discrete projects, harnessing the amazing wind resource and exporting it to the national grid for distribution to wherever it is needed. The turbine we chose for this site was a Class I turbine which is specifically designed to maximise the potential from consistently high and turbulent winds. The name "Sigurd" is that of a legendary hero from the ancient Norse stories which are renowned on the islands.
| Turbines | Nordex N60 |
|---|---|
| Number of turbines | 1 |
| Maximum tip height | 76 metres |
| Site capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Operational since | 2002 |
| Annual forecast output | 5.1 GWh |
| UK homes equivalent | 1,292 |
News
Thrive Renewables continues to operate business as usual. The wellbeing of our team, contractors, suppliers and the wider community is our absolute priority and we are following government guidance. All office- based staff are now working remotely, phone lines are open and levels of service are normal.
Posted: 25 Mar 2020
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Thrive Renewables welcomes government announcement on proposed amendments to the Contracts for Difference scheme.
Posted: 03 Mar 2020
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Renewable energy investment company, Thrive Renewables, today announces plans to invest up to £6.5 million in the UK’s first geothermal power plant being developed by Geothermal Engineering Ltd. The plant, which is on the United Downs Industrial Estate in Cornwall, aims to supply circa 3 MWe (Mega Watt electrical) of baseload electricity to the National Grid and up to 12MW of renewable heat for local use.
Posted: 12 Feb 2020
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