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Underwater turbine spinning for 6 years off Scotland’s coast is a breakthrough for tidal energy

SCOTLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 7 – The turbine at MeyGen produces enough power for 7,000 homes annually and has operated over 6 1/2 years without unplanned maintenance, showing tidal energy's commercial potential.

  • The MeyGen tidal energy project off the coast of Scotland has achieved six years of continuous operation with its underwater turbines, which is a 'very significant milestone', according to Rémi Gruet, CEO of Ocean Energy Europe.
  • The project has four turbines, each generating 1.5 megawatts, collectively providing enough power for up to 7,000 homes annually.
  • Fraser Johnson noted that converting land-based wind turbines for underwater use presents significant challenges.
  • Copping highlighted that regulatory issues and environmental effects need to be addressed for wider tidal energy adoption.
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regionalmedianews.com broke the news in on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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