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Motion · S6M-00781 · 28 Jul 2021

World's Most Powerful Tidal Turbine Starts Generation in Orkney

Lodged by Liam McArthur (Scottish Liberal Democrats) Standard Motion 29 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises the start of electricity generation by the Orbital O2 tidal turbine in Orkney; understands that the 680-tonne tidal turbine, built in Dundee by Orbital Marine Power, is considered to be the world's most powerful and has the capacity to meet the annual electricity demand of 2,000 homes for the next 15 years; notes that it is anchored in the Fall of Warness at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) and is connected to the grid in Orkney where it will help power communities cleanly and sustainably from the strength of the waters that flow past the islands; recognises Orkney's world-leading role in the development of renewable technology and importance in helping Scotland achieve its net-zero and climate targets, and congratulates Orbital Marine Power and EMEC on the safe and successful delivery of this pioneering renewable energy project.

Supporters (29)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.