Science news articles about 'tidal turbines'

Oxford researchers have developed a new tidal turbine which has the potential to harness tidal energy more efficiently and cheaply, using a device which is simpler and more robust and scaleable than ...

A tidal turbine near the mouth of Strangford Lough begins producing electricity at full capacity for the first time.

... ship propulsion experts to design a new marine turbine which they believe is far more robust.Cardiff-based ... Energy Limited will test a 1MW tidal turbine off the Pembrokeshire coast at Ramsey Sound, ...

... forth in constant rhythm, the ocean's tides are a predictable source of renewable energy. Hoping to tap into this, the world's largest tidal turbine is set to start generating electricity this month.

... Laboratory Ltd is developing more fatigue resistant materials and improved design techniques for tidal turbine blades. This will enable a reduction in the mass of material required for blade ...