Animation: SeaGen Tidal Power Turbine

Written by Timothy B. Hurst
Published on April 6th, 2008
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Posted in Renewable Energy, Science

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.
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    Author photo Clayton B. Cornell said on April 7th, 2008 at 11:31 am

    That looks like it could actually be quite hazardous for sea life. What do you think?

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    Tim said on April 7th, 2008 at 12:16 pm

    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.

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    Rory said on April 8th, 2008 at 5:31 am

    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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