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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 |
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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 |
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Here are some pictures of lifting the blades into place. The lift took place late Monday night (16/11) and this morning.
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| Third turbine section lift and nascelle |
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Pictures of yesterdays (14/11/09) lift of the third tower stage and the nascelle.
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| Tower Second Stage |
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Pictures of the second stage of the Turbine tower being lifted in to place (11/11/2009).
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| Site Progress |
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Here are a few pictures of progress on site today (10/11/2009).
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| Turbine Arrival |
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Some images of the Turbine arriving on Tiree.
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