Scotland will receive the biggest Europe's maritime energy project
The largest energy project, ocean currents of Europe can now be put into practice in the Pentland Firth, Strait in northern Scotland after having been granted permission for the first phase. Following the decision of the Scottish Government, will be built six turbines to occupy the waters between the Orkney Islands and the Scottish coast."Today we guarantee permission for the MeyGen Limited develops the largest set of tidal turbines in Europe and the first commercial project in these back," said Fergus Ewing, Minister of energy. "This is a big step for the marine renewable energy industry in Scotland."When fully operational, the 86 megawatt system will be capable of generating enough electricity to power the equivalent of 42 thousand homes. And this is only the first phase of a project that could eventually produce up to 398 megawatts.Upon the urgent need to combat climate change and reduce dependence on fossil fuels, the maritime energy can in fact prove to be an excellent solution for those countries that enjoy a privileged geographic position â€" as is also the case of Portugal.If they are fully developed, it is estimated that the resources of the waves and tides can provide 20% of the electricity in the United Kingdom, ensures the Guardian."This is a significant announcement and a big boost to the renewable sea industry in Scotland," said Lang Banks, director of the WWF in the country. And he added: "Now we need Ministers of the United Kingdom and Scotland to find a path that will allow us to harness the full potential of this clean energy source".Photo: under Creative Commons license
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