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Tiree Renewable Energy
Tiree is currently in the process of installing an 950kw wind turbine at Ruaig Sliabh on the island. The single turbine, owned by Tiree Renewable Energy Ltd. is expected to generate revenues for the island's community of around £100,000 a year. This website has been developed to give everyone, whether on or off the island, the opportunity to be fully informed about the project.
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Project Summary
The principle motivation for the development of the turbine by the Tiree Renewable Energy Company Limited (TREL), owned by the island's Community Development Trust has been the requirement contribute to the financing of various projects proposed under the island's development plan.
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Latest News

Final lift - the blades

Here are some pictures of lifting the blades into place. The lift took place late Monday night (16/11) and this morning.

the blades being lifted in to place

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Third turbine section lift and nascelle

Pictures of yesterdays (14/11/09) lift of the third tower stage and the nascelle.

Lifting the third stage

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Tower Second Stage

Pictures of the second stage of the Turbine tower being lifted in to place (11/11/2009).

  lifting second section

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Site Progress

Here are a few pictures of progress on site today (10/11/2009).

  lifting base section

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Turbine Arrival

Some images of the Turbine arriving on Tiree.

  crane arriving

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