A spokesperson for SHI says: “We are pleased to confirm installation of the blades at our offshore prototype turbine is complete and people can now see the blades turning."
Following commissioning, the turbine will begin type testing for certification.
The prototype, which has a 171-metre diameter rotor sporting 83.5mSSP Technology blades, has been assembled at Energy Park Fife by contractor Graham Construction.
A duplicate of the S-7.0-171's
