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CapPro Reference: CP-05691
Sector: Power - Hydro
Project Type: Greenfield
Project Size: 1.5 MW
Project Status: Under development
Project Owner: Nova Innovation
Location: Europe - UK, Orkney

Project Profile: Nova Innovation has secured three 15-year contracts for its Seastar and Oceanstar tidal energy projects in Orkney.

Both are located at the Fall of Warness site in Orkney, renowned for having some of the strongest tides in the world. This marks a pivotal milestone as Nova continues to expand its operations.

This project was awarded a difference in Allocation Round 6 by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, the results of which were announced at the start of September 2024.

Scheduled Completion Date: 2028
Sources: novainnovation.com & assets.publishing.service.gov.uk