ScottishPower hails tidal turbine success ahead of planned array

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1MW HS1000 device developed by ANDRITZ HYDRO Hammerfest is powering homes and businesses in Orkney

The UK's first tidal power project has edged closer to reality after an underwater turbine planned for the array successfully completed a trial period at a test centre off the Orkney Islands. Despite...

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