Harnessing the reliable and predictable energy of tidal streams, Tidal Generation Limited has surpassed the 200 megawatt hours (MWh) mark of electrical power generated and fed into the national grid with its 500 kilowatt (kW) tidal turbine prototype, which operates subsea off the Orkney Islands, Scotland.
Robert Stevenson, CEO, Tidal Generation Limited said: “We are delighted to have exceeded 200 megawatt hours of electricity supply to the grid with our tidal technology. This demonstrates the tremendous potential of tidal as a cleaner, greener source of energy. Government support and incentives will be required to create the necessary investment climate to bring the technology to commercial scale, competitive with other renewable sources.”
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Offshore WIND staff, March 13, 2012; Image: crestcommunications