Manufactured in Leith, the Vagr Atferd generator will now be transported to Orkney on May 8th, 2010, in order to test in commercial use.
The machine, produced by the Leith-based firm Pelamis Wave Power (PWP) for the German energy giant E.On., can produce 750Kw of electricity, with 180m long and1,500 tonnes wight.
"This is a unique opportunity for PWP and our Scottish and UK supply chain partners to stimulate significant immediate and local economic benefits and importantly to create many more hi-tech jobs in Scotland." Neels Kriek, PWP chief executive, said.
Dr Paul Golby, chief executive of E.On UK, said: "Today's launch is a celebration of the successes we've seen with renewable and a clear example of the changing shape of the UK energy industry. "
"There is a real potential for the UK to lead the marine energy sector."
