Capturing the power of the ocean — Scottish Power has been testing the HS1000 sub-sea turbine in the fast flowing coastal waters of the Orkney Islands in Northern Scotland. Scottish Power Renewables Underwater and out of sight — The device is over 30-meters-tall and is mounted to the seabed by a giant steel support structure. Scottish Power Renewables Power to the people — The HS1000 is already supplying enough electricity to power over 500 homes and business on the nearby Orkney Island of Eady. Scottish Power Renewables To the power of ten — If all tests go to plan, Scottish Power will install 10 turbines in the Sound of Islay in Western Scotland. Scottish Power Renewables World first — This will be the first such grouping of sub-sea tidal turbines anywhere in the world. Scottish Power Renewables High costs of renwable energy — The Sound of Islay project will cost £70 million ($110 million) to complete and provide enough electricity to power over 5,000 homes. Scottish Power Renewables Prev Next
