23 Jul
Tidal Powered Turbine
Yes! San Francisco needs these. Lots of em.
An underwater turbine that generates electricity from tidal streams was plugged into the UK’s national grid today. It marks the first time a commercial-scale underwater turbine has fed power into the network and the start of a new source of renewable energy for the UK.
Tidal streams are seen by many as a plentiful and predictable supply of clean energy. The most conservative estimates suggest there is at least five gigawatts of power in tidal flows around the country, but there could be as much as 15GW.
I first read about these a few years ago and this is the first time I’ve heard of one going into service. I think they are a great idea.
July 23rd, 2008 at 7:50 pm