Published on 10 Aug 2012

Simulation of ScottishPower Renewables HS1000 tidal turbine. The device is currently undergoing sea-trials at the European Marine Energy Centre in Orkney.

The HS1000 tidal turbine has been developed by ANDRITZ HYDRO Hammerfest, whose majority shareholder is Andritz Hydro, and also includes partners Iberdrola and Hammerfest Energi. The 1MW machine can power the annual electricity needs of 500 homes.