European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) is a 1 MW wave and tidal power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by Scottish Power, CRE Energy, and Wello since its commissioning. Ranked #6 of 7 wave and tidal plants in the United Kingdom, this facility represents 2.62% of the country's total wave and tidal capacity of 38 MW. The largest wave and tidal plant in the United Kingdom is Hayle Wave Hub (Test Site) at 23 MW, making EMEC 23 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Baillie (52.5 MW, Wind), Camster (50 MW, Wind), and Causeymire (48.3 MW, Wind). The facility is located in the Orkney Islands, approximately 16 km from Kirkwall.
23 years old
United Kingdom, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wave and Tidal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
United Kingdom- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Wave and tidal energy are forms of marine renewable energy harnessed from the movement of water. Wave energy is derived from the surface motion of the ocean, while tidal energy is generated from the gravitational pull of the moon and sun, which causes periodic changes in sea levels. These energy sources are increasingly recognized for their potential to contribute to a sustainable energy future. As of now, there are approximately ten wave and tidal power plants worldwide, located across four countries, with a total installed capacity of about 0.6 gigawatts (GW). The leading nations in this domain include South Korea with one plant generating 0.3 GW, France with one plant producing 0.2 GW, the United Kingdom hosting seven plants with 0.0 GW, and Canada with one plant also at 0.0 GW.
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