About Marine Current Turbines

Company History

Marine Current Turbines Ltd, established in 1999, is both first mover and world leader in marine current and tidal stream energy to electricity conversion. MCT’s technological origins date back to the 1970s, since the company’s inception it has pioneered tidal stream marine energy and is  considered to be the global leader in the industry.

MCT installed the 300kW Seaflow system, the world’s first offshore tidal turbine near Lynmouth in Devon in 2003. In 2008,  the installation and commissioning of the world’s first commercial scale tidal turbine was completed, the 1.2 MW SeaGen located in Strangford Narrows in Northern Ireland. SeaGen is uniquely and demonstrably capable of meeting the technological and environmental challenge of operating in an offshore underwater environment whilst reliably and predictably generating low carbon energy. Many features of the design have been patented internationally.
 
In 2010 Siemens became a shareholder in MCT, providing a significant vote of confidence for the technology and the development work being carried out. Siemens made the decision in 2012 to acquire all of the shares of MCT with the intention of becoming the leading OEM in the emerging tidal energy market.

 

Who we are

Siemens acquired the complete shareholding of  MCT in 2012,  MCT is now operated as a Siemens business under the Siemens Solar & Hydro Division.

Siemens Energy Sector is one of the world’s leading suppliers of a wide range of products, solutions and services in the field of energy technology.

Siemens first became active in the field of offshore technology 18 years ago. Siemens products are already installed in several offshore wind farms and the company is currently involved in constructing a number of further projects as well as targeting other offshore renewables including tidal stream.

Latest News

SeaGen model at BIS Marine Industry Showcase

UK Department for Business Innovation and Skills showcases SeaGen

24 April 2012
A model of MCT's SeaGen tidal technology is one of a number of e more...
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Siemens strengthens its position in ocean power

16 February 2012
Siemens has acquired the majority stake in Marine Current Turbines Ltd., the UK company based in Bristol, which develops and builds tidal power systems. more...
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DECC's Greg Barker Backs Marine Current Turbines' Plans for its First Tidal Farms

12 February 2012
Andrew Tyler of Marine Current Turbines will meet Climate Change Minister, Greg Barker, ahead of more...
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