Pioneering SeaGen tidal power turbine decommissioned

World's first industrial-scale design, installed in 2008 off Northern Ireland, produced over 11GWh over operating life

The SeaGen tidal turbine operated in Strangford Lough, Northern Ireland, from 2008-2016 — The SeaGen tidal turbine operated in Strangford Lough, Northern Ireland, from 2008-2016Foto: Recharge

Darius Snieckus

Published 26 July 2019, 09:24Updated 29 July 2019, 11:50