A tidal turbine off Scotland’s coast has quietly clocked more than six years underwater without unplanned maintenance, proving what many skeptics doubted: these machines can survive long-term in rough seas. (ABC News)
The MeyGen project has four 1.5 MW turbines powering up to 7,000 homes per year, but extended durability could finally make tidal energy bankable and scalable. MeyGen plans to expand to 20 turbines by 2030.