Project Background
The requirement for new and renewable energy technologies is being driven by the worlds needs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in conjunction with the increasing global energy demands.
The SeaFlow proof of concept tidal turbine, which has been installed near Lynmouth since May 2003.
The UK is a signatory of Kyoto Protocol, and has taken the step to introduce a climate change bill to make reducing emissions law.
Marine Current Turbines Ltd has been involved with tidal energy technology development since the early 1990’s, initially with the Loch Linhe turbine and more recently with SeaFlow located near Lynmouth, North Devon.
The SeaGen project is the final stage in the technology development prior to installing multiple units in arrays of turbines.
To find out more about why Strangford Lough was selected at the test site for SeaGen see the FAQ download
The SeaGen project is part funded by the UK DTI.
