Does a facility exist anywhere for testing tidal stream power turbines? If so where? I know they are often tested using cavitation chambers and towing tanks but where do companies test larger scale prototypes?
2006-12-22 03:45:52 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Environment
apparently so:
http://www.waterpowermagazine.com/storyprint.asp?sc=2015237
2006-12-22 04:13:42 · answer #1 · answered by dave a 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scottish power Renewables is progression the international's first commercial scale tidal array interior the Sound of Islay, positioned between the Scottish islands of Islay and Jura.anticipated to fee £40m, the tidal array is envisioned to work out the start of preparatory works in 2012 and installation of the tidal machines between 2013 and 2015.
2016-12-01 02:13:53 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
besides the one reported above there are also some in the Bristol Channel off north Devon coast
http://www.shetlandmarine.com/2006/07%20Environment/first_tidal_energy_farm_planned.htm
2006-12-23 05:47:37 · answer #3 · answered by fred 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋