Hydroelectric records set

By Landon

The world's largest tidal turbine has been constructed. Weighing 1000 tons, it has been installed in Ireland's Strangford lough. This turbine rated at 1.2 megawatts, will produce enough power to sustain 1000 local homes. Built by Marine Current Turbines, it will be the first commercial ,tidal turbine that produces power when it begins to operate later this year. This large turbine has two rotors that measure 16 meters in diameter. They will operate for 18-20 hours a day to produce clean, green energy. The turbine, which will be placed 400 meters offshore, won't effect sea life. Its rotors only turn at about a rate of 20 revolutions per minute which will provide an easy dodge for marine animals.