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A 1MW tidal turbine has generated electricity in real world conditions for the first time at the European Marine Energy Centre's (EMEC) tidal test site in Orkney.
This follows a successful test of a similar 500kW device by Alstom at the same location.
Testing and analysis in different operational conditions will continue throughout the next 18 months ahead of the installation of pilot arrays.
Rob Stevenson, vice-president of Alstom Ocean, said: “The first generation from the 1MW turbine is a major milestone as we move forwards in commercialising the technology and continuing to learn about the marine environment in preparation for commercial tenders in France and the UK.”
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