A tidal turbine submerged from the Scottish coast has achieved an important milestone, which has been working continuously for more than six years to exploit the tide power of the ocean for electricity. This remarkable durability, with a unit of about 40 meters (44 yards) below the surface, underlines the commercial viability of technology.
According to the Trade Association Ocean Energy Europe, it is a record to maintain a large, grid-scal turbine in such a rigid sea environment for this period. This longevity is important, as it helps to pave the way for the development of large tidal energy fields and increases the appeal of the field for investors. The proven flexibility of technology reduces the prohibitive costs that require continuous removal of turbines for maintenance.
Tidal energy technologies are still in the early days of their commercial development, but their ability to generate clean energy is large. The national renewable energy laboratory, according to marine energy, uses a word researcher to mention the electricity generated from jowar, streams, waves or temperature changes, the world’s largest unused energy resource.
Magen Jidiest Energy Project away from the coast Scotland Four turbines produce 1.5 MW each, adequate electricity collectively for 7,000 homes for electricity annually. On Thursday, Swedish The company SKF announced that its bearings and seals on one of the turbines had passed a 6 1/2-year mark without the need for unplanned or disruptive maintenance. It has been working closely with the industry for a decade on design and testing.
Ocean Energy Europe CEO Remi Gruduat said that achieving six years in water with continuous operation is a “very important milestone” that is well for the future of tidal energy.
Scotland and United kingdom Tidal is a global leader in energy. The Maygen site operated by the SAE renewable has been sending electricity to the grid for about eight years.
There are very few tidal energy projects that generate consistent power. Most of the tests and performances are, and said an expert on Andrea Copping, Marine Renewable Energy Development. Copping stated that there are still major obstacles to overcome tidal energy before adopting more widely, such as regulatory issues, potential environmental impacts and conflicts with other ocean users.
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“I think they have checked the box,” he said. “Because there is doubt, and including investors of courses and governments said, ‘How on Earth Are you going to operate these things especially for any length in this difficult environment? ‘And that’s it I think they have been proved. ,
It is very difficult to take whether it is essentially a wind turbine that is usually found on the ground and puts it under water, the fraser Johnson, operating in Maygen and the maintenance manager said. He said that record-setting turbines should go for at least one more year before coming out of water for maintenance.
The four turbines are in the internal sound of the Pentland forth, which is a narrow channel between the Scottish mainland and the Stroma Island, known for strong tidal streams. Tidal energy systems require strong streams to make electricity efficiently. Maygen plans to add 20 turbines in 2030 to produce more power after the need to upgrade to the electric grid. The site can eventually hold as 130 turbines that are more powerful than those on the site today.
The meigen site is in open water, while another type of tidal project involves creating a dam -like structure called a barrage in tidal water. With four turbines, Mejen is considered to be the largest tidal energy project of its kind worldwide, Johnson said.
“This is a title we do not want to have. We want more, we want others,” he said. “Unfortunately others are having difficulty achieving what Meijen has achieved. But working with SKF, we will carry forward the industry.”