Later in the summer of 2010, the world's largest tidal turbine is going to be installed at the European Marine Energy Centre in Scotland. Officially named the 'Atlantis Resources AK1000,' the turbine will be able to generate 1 MW from tides and ebb.
The 130-ton turbine is specially designed to withstand the harsh environment of the Scottish coast. The eco-friendly turbine will have absolutely zero impact on the surrounding environment as well as the marine life because it will rotate at a speed of six to eight revolutions per minute. The energy generated by Atlantis Resources AK1000 will be enough to power 1,000 homes. Now, that's a massive turbine.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Tidal Energy
- The adoption of tidal energy can be considered as a potential disruptive innovation in the renewable energy sector.
- Sustainable Energy
- The use of eco-friendly turbines can be a potential trend towards sustainable energy.
- Marine Energy
- The increase in demand for clean energy can be a potential trend towards the utilization of marine energy.
Where This Applies
- Renewable Energy
- Innovation towards tidal and marine energy can disrupt the renewable energy sector.
- Environmental Engineering
- The demand for eco-friendly and sustainable turbines can disrupt the environmental engineering industry.
- Power Generation
- The adoption of tidal and marine energy can disrupt the traditional power generation industries.
