A 300kW prototype tidal turbine generator is installed in Kvalsund, Northern-Norway, generating electricity along with providing much valuable knowledge. The prototype was installed in 2003, and became the world’s first tidal turbine to convert the kinetic energy in tidal water into electricity, and delivering power to the national grid.

The turbine was designed for a three years trial period, but was operated for approximately four years. The main aim of the HS300 is to provide information for the further research and development of the company’s technology.

The HS300 forms part of the company’s test facility in Kvalsund, consisting of the prototype itself, subsea infrastructure and the onshore station. Hammerfest Strøm intends to continue the use of this facility for R&D purposes, feeding information into both the HS1000™ project, and future development of the next generation of the technology.

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HS1000™