Performance

SeaGen S, installed in Strangford Lough in 2008, was the first marine renewable energy project to be accredited by OFGEM as a commercial power station and regularly runs at full rated power. It has generated over 3GWhr - more than 10-times the rest of the declared yield from the tidal stream industry combined.

The 1.2MW SeaGen S system is capable of delivering up to 10MWh per in Strangford, which totals up to 6,000MWh per year. This is approximately the rate of energy capture of a 2.4MW wind turbine. Tidal energy is therefore more predictable than wind and potentially twice as productive.

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...