The coasts of Northern Ireland and Scotland are being targeted as having huge energy potential. However, none of the traditional methods will be used to harvest energy from this location. The project is focused around tidal energy. Locations off the Antrim Coast, Pentland Firth and the Sound of Islay may soon be home to underwater sea turbines.
ScottishPower has been working on an advanced tidal turbine known as the Lanstrom device. Continue reading
