Japan enters tidal energy era with power from maiden in-stream tidal turbine

Kyuden Mirai Energy's $16.5m pilot, based around a 500kW model of Simec Atlantis AR1500 technology, generates lead-off 10MWh at location in straits of Naru Island

The pilot AR500 going in off Japan
The pilot AR500 going in off JapanFoto: SAE
Published 15 February 2021, 16:56Updated 16 February 2021, 16:22