A display of images showing how the proposed Argyll Array may look from Tiree has failed to allay fears about the development. Scottish Power Renewables’ (SPR) public meetings on the isles of Coll and Tiree this week aimed to answer questions from both communities about how the grouping of up to 300 wind turbines might […]
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Tilley the Tiree Turbine
News just in this morning is that the Tiree Wind Turbine – Tilley – has been energised, is turning and generating power – and money – for the Isle of Tiree. After more than four years of hard work by the TREL board the turbine was switched on late afternoon Saturday. The official opening will be held […]
HIE grants Skykon Turbine Contracts
Skykon, who took over the factory from Vestas in March 2009, are now on track to begin production of off-shore turbine towers on the site, which until now has been primarily focused on towers for the on-shore market. This will leave Skykon well placed to compete for supply to the off-shore market, including the three […]
Tiree Wind Turbine Update
Many thanks to all the Tiree Community who have been supportive and understanding during the recent road works from Scarinish to the turbine site at Ruaig. Agrimarine are working well and hope to complete all works by the 30th. They also hope to carry out some of the more disruptive works during the hours of […]
Work Progresses on Community Turbine
Work is progressing well at the Ruaig site. Stage 1 (Access Road and Crane Pad) has been successfully completed by Agrimarine. Stage 2 (Foundation Base) is now in progress. In simple terms, this stage consists of digging out a large hole, fabricating a metal frame, and pouring a large amount of concrete. The end result, […]
Community Turbine Works Progress
Anyone passing by the turbine site at Ruaig could not fail to have noticed the seemingly never ending activity at the site. The contractors men have been working tirelessly, in all weathers, over the last couple of weeks and the access road and crane pad are nearing completion. The next phase following immediately will be […]
