Samsung’s prototype 7MW offshore wind turbine has been delivered to Narec’s new test facilities in Blyth, Northumberland, UK.
Initially, Samsung’s nacelle will be used to commission Narec’s £47 million independent 15MW capacity test facility, before a six-month testing programme begins on the nacelle. During the test programme, some of the harshest climatic conditions will be simulated within the Narec facility, including wind gusts of up to 150mph and once-in-a-lifetime events. The installation and allignment of the nacelle will be undertaken by PES UK Ltd while Shepherd Engineering Services will be installing the electrical equipment associated with the nacelle.
