World's largest tidal array coasts closer to reality

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OpenHydro and EDF commence trials of first turbine in planned 2MW farm off the French coast

Construction of the world's largest tidal array remains on course after the first of four 16 metre turbines set to be deployed off the French coast was towed out to sea for testing. The OpenHydro-designed...

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