In June 2025, photographs accurately reported Norway had developed and installed underwater turbines for energy production that were friendly to marine life. The meme in circulation falsely claimed ...

At the bottom of Sequim Bay’s tidal channel, four-bladed turbines churn through the water. Critics have feared devices like this act as “underwater blenders,” chopping up everything from seals to ...

Energy companies worldwide are pursuing innovative renewable energy solutions in support of a green transition as more and more governments are introducing strict decarbonisation policies and offering ...

Submerged in about 40 meters (44 yards) of water off Scotland’s coast, a turbine has been spinning for more than six years to harness the power of ocean tides for electricity—a durability mark that ...

What if we could harness the relentless power of the ocean to light up our homes and power our cities? Between Mainland Orkney and the island of Eday in Scotland, this isn’t just a dream—it’s a ...

An illustration of a harbor porpoise (middle) swimming with two other porpoises. Analyzing harbor porpoises’ echolocation clicks gave scientists a way to measure how closely they approach tidal power ...

A world-first demonstration combining tidal power, battery storage, and hydrogen production has been completed at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney, Scotland.The demonstration ...

Potential benefits of tidal energy as a renewable-energy source. What is a tidal barrage power system? U.K. efforts to implement tidal power. A major source of tidal energy comes from the natural rise ...

Underwater tidal turbines are gaining recognition as a viable renewable energy source, with energy companies and governments investing in research and development to improve their efficiency and ...