'World's most powerful' tidal turbine switched on
A tidal turbine described as the “most powerful” in the world has started generating energy off Orkney.
The O2 has the ability to create two megawatts of energy every year - potentially providing electricity to around 2000 homes.
The company behind the project, Orbital Marine Power, hailed a major step forward for the tidal sector in Scotland.
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Fantastic amazing ..well done.. good job.....
Good wishes, a great day for Scotland.
Impressive, especially with the biz-climate we've been facing. I wish you fair winds and smooth tides.
@michaelondusko4330
2 жыл бұрын
@Ramming Speed I'm not sure I'm taking your point.
Not a hydro person, but I expect the blades to look very different for water, larger cross section covered by the blades. Those almost look like they are for air, long and skinny.
@fredcarson2791
Жыл бұрын
Serg3y. Blades like those of the propellers of ships perhaps although those shown might be shaped to catch a larger circle of the current. The turbines would need to be clesr of shipping lanes but that, surely, could be managed. For Britain, surrounded by sea, tidal power is surely there asking to be used- a new kind of hydro power and plenty of it.
@Higimidagi
Ай бұрын
Shipping lanes are a good concern, and the marine wildlife should also be thought of though, how many already get sliced up from the giant props on ships, these are bigger.
OK, Nice, But where is the cable to get the power back to the land ?
So is it constantly moving?
Anthropocentric global rotational reduction. Yes, I said it way back in the early 21st century (CE). There ain't no free lunch.
@michaelondusko4330
2 жыл бұрын
Robert! Don't you realize the boon to the economy of a longer (work) day???
Yes, why has Britain, a marine nation, been so reluctant to make use of it? Even existing offshore wind farms could have water turbines beneath them, free extra power for the taking.
@Write_and_drive
11 ай бұрын
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under water impeller; propeller; et al; generation is mine; starting with paddle wheel; and sunken propellers; double helix blade et al; are all mine; in taxonomic ranking;
Amazing technology 👏 ching ching