Author: JENNIFER MCDERMOTT Associated Press, ABC News
Published on: 07/07/2025 | 16:53:42
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The MeyGen tidal energy project off the coast of Scotland has four turbines producing 1.5 megawatts each, enough electricity collectively to power up to 7,000 homes annually. Achieving six years in the water with constant operations is a “very significant milestone” that bodes well for the future of tideal energy, said Rémi Gruet, CEO of Ocean Energy Europe. Andrea Copping, an expert in marine renewable energy development, said there are still large hurdles to overcome before tidal energy can be adopted more widely. The Scottish project seems to have addressed the question of whether the turbines can last in seawater. MeyGen plans to add 20 turbines in 2030 to produce more electricity. “Unfortunately others are having difficulty achieving what MeyGen has achieved. But working with SKF moving forward, we’ll push the industry forward”
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