SeaGen
Large-scale tidal stream generator / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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SeaGen was the world's first large scale commercial tidal stream generator.[1][2][3] It was four times more powerful than any other tidal stream generator in the world at the time of installation.[4] It was decommissioned by SIMEC Atlantis Energy Limited in summer 2019, having exported 11.6GWh to the grid since 2008.[5]
This article is about the first large scale commercial tidal stream generator. For the American biotechnology company, see Seagen.
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SeaGen | |
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Country | Northern Ireland, United Kingdom |
Location | Strangford Narrows between Strangford and Portaferry |
Coordinates | 54°22′7.2″N 5°32′45.8″W |
Status | Decommissioned |
Commission date | April 2008 |
Decommission date | July 25 2019 |
Owner(s) | SIMEC Atlantis Energy Limited |
Power generation | |
Units decommissioned | 2 x 0.6MW |
Nameplate capacity | 1.2 MW |
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Commons | Related media on Commons |
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The first SeaGen generator was installed in Strangford Narrows between Strangford and Portaferry in Northern Ireland. Strangford Lough was also the site of the first known tide mill in the world, the Nendrum Monastery mill where remains dating from 787 have been excavated.