O2 turbine

Orbital's O2 tidal turbine has begun generating electricity for the grid. Image: Orbital.
July 29, 2021

World’s most powerful tidal turbine begins generation off the coast of Orkney

​The world’s most powerful tidal turbine has begun generating power off the coast of Orkney, Orbital Marine Power has announced.

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