We are delighted to be working with the University

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Of Edinburgh on this new generation of tidal turbine blades, which will help reduce the cost of tidal installations. We have deliberately demonstrated the design tools, processes and construction method on our smallest T1 blade design, with a 6.3m diameter rotor, but will carry this over to our T3 blades up to 14m diameter. This work, and its participation in the EU Interreg TIGER project, helps demonstrate the cost savings and benefits of tidal energy. Jeremy Smith, CEO of QED Naval. Currently, the four completed blades have been deployed on QED's Subhub tidal platform. This platform is undergoing sea trials in the port of Langstone, located on the south coast of England. Additionally, the University of Edinburgh team is seeking funding to conduct detailed testing of a fifth blade on.

According to a recent report, tidal energy could supply more than 6GW of energy to the UK electricity grid by 2050, providing a significant source of baseload energy for our future electricity network. This project shows one of the many Buy Email Database advantages of using the cutting-edge equipment that commercial companies can access at the University. Ian Hatch, director of business development at the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Edinburgh Innovations.  What is tidal energy Tidal energy is a form of hydroelectric energy that harnesses the energy of the movement of the tides.



It is based on the conversion of kinetic and potential energy that is generated due to the height differences between high and low tides. There are mainly two methods to capture this energy: Tidal barrier power plants: These use “barriers” or “dams” to create ponds or reservoirs. When the tide rises, water accumulates in the reservoir. Then, when the tide goes out, the water is released from the reservoir through turbines that generate electricity. Tidal current turbines: These resemble underwater windmills and harness the kinetic energy of the horizontal movement of tidal water (tidal currents). The propellers rotate due to the ebb and flow of the tides, generating electricity. Tidal energy has the potential to provide a renewable, sustainable and predictable source of electricity, as tides are regular phenomena and can be accurately predicted.