US takes the plunge with first tidal energy array

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First grid-connected, commercial-scale tidal device set to come online in October off the coast of Maine

The US will dip its toe into the tidal energy sector over the coming months when the nation's first commercial-scale, grid connected project comes online off the coast of Maine. Ocean Renewable Power...

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