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Fall of Warness tidal test site, off the island of Eday, Orkney, Scotland·Under wayRenewables

Orbital Marine O2 (EMEC Fall of Warness)

  • Stage2 MW O2 turbine began grid-connected power generation in July 2021
  • Next milestoneContinued operation at the Fall of Warness
  • Last checked1 November 2026
Source: Orbital Marine Power →

What has changed on this project, and when

  • Next milestone: Continued operation at the Fall of Warness2 November 2026 · previously: Build and deploy Orbital Marine Eday 5 (2.4 MW) for its 2029/30 CfD delivery year; progress array commercialisation
  • Stage: 2 MW O2 turbine began grid-connected power generation in July 20212 November 2026 · previously: Operating demonstrator plus CfD-awarded next unit (AR7a)
  • Next milestone: Build and deploy Orbital Marine Eday 5 (2.4 MW) for its 2029/30 CfD delivery year; progress array commercialisation29 October 2026 · previously: Deploy next-generation turbine under AR7 CfD; progress array commercialisation
  • Stage: Operating demonstrator plus CfD-awarded next unit (AR7a)29 October 2026 · previously: Operating demonstrator plus CfD-awarded next unit

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