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A French start-up wants to operate wind turbines under water. More precisely, it is a new tide power plant that could supply millions of households with energy.
A new project in France aims to revolutionize energy generation from the tide currents. The Company Normandy Hydroliennes Plant to install a pilot plant with four tidal turbines by 2028, which should be able to produce a total of twelve megawatts.
The turbines use the power of sea currents to continuously produce electricity. The system should be completed by 2028 and deliver 33.9 gigawatt hours of electricity annually. With this, 15,000 households could be supplied with sustainable energy.
Wind turbines under water: How do tidal turbines work?
Tide power plants use the natural water movements through ebb and flood to produce electricity. In contrast to wind power plants, the currents under water are more constant and predictable, which enables stable energy production. The planned four turbines of the NH1 project are based on the powerful AR3000 3MW turbine, which has so far been the most efficient and cheapest commercial turbine.
Through their further developed technology, tidal turbines contain the potential to gain clean energy from natural resources and to reduce the dependence on fossil fuels. In addition to the high reliability, these turbines offer further advantages. Since they are under water, there is no visual impairment of the landscape. At the same time, the environmental impact is lower than with dams or fossil power plants.
New technology opens up future prospects for the industry
The decisive advantage, however, is the predictable energy generation, since tidal movements can be calculated exactly. This makes tidal turbines a stable source of clean energy that works regardless of weather conditions. The project in France should not only drive the energy transition, but also contribute to economic development by establishing a new, sustainable industry.
If the pilot project is successful, it could pave the way for larger underwater power plants. In the long term, tidal turbines could be an important addition to solar and wind power and reduce the dependence on weather-dependent energy sources. An expansion of the system to up to 2,000 turbines is already being checked. These could replace up to a million households with energy supply and two nuclear power plants.
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As a tech industry expert, I am intrigued by the potential of underwater wind turbines to harness the power of ocean tides. This innovative approach to renewable energy generation has the potential to provide a consistent and reliable source of electricity, especially in coastal areas with strong tidal currents.
The start-up’s new tide power plant presents an exciting opportunity to further explore the possibilities of underwater wind turbines and their environmental benefits. By harnessing the power of ocean tides, we can reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and mitigate the impact of climate change.
I am eager to see how this technology progresses and how it can be scaled up to meet the growing demand for clean and sustainable energy sources. With continued innovation and investment in underwater wind turbines, we can move towards a more sustainable future for generations to come.
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