Animation: SeaGen Tidal Power Turbine
Watch this excellent animation of how the new SeaGen project in Northern Ireland built by Marine Current Turbines will work. Transport of the units began a few weeks back and the installation of SeaGen should be completed shortly.
That looks like it could actually be quite hazardous for sea life. What do you think?
Clayton - It’s my understanding that the turbines actually cut through the water too slowly to threaten marine life. The developers have also funded a $3.75 million program with two universities to monitor the impact on marine inhabitants (particularly seals). I wrote a little about that issue at ecopolitology.
Tim
They have this thing in the water now. it looks amazing. Check out http://www.marineturbines.com for the latest news including some great pictures.
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The world needs to see more visuals like this one . It’s often very hard for people to envision what alternative energy looks like, as they have spent their entire life immersed in the world of combustion engine technology.
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You should make this flash file available for folks to embed in their blogs … people love this stuff.