The Swedish bearing and seal manufacturing company SKF has joined forces with UK-based tidal energy company Proteus Marine Renewables to deliver what is said to be “cutting-edge” technology for MeyGen, the world’s largest tidal stream facility located in Scotland’s Pentland Firth. SKF has reported a new operational milestone, with its technology delivering uninterrupted performance at the site for over six years.
According to SKF, its systems have operated at 1.5 MW since 2018 without the need for unplanned or disruptive maintenance. The company says the result sets a new reliability benchmark for the sector and demonstrates the long-term viability of tidal power in harsh offshore conditions.