Hammerfest (EMEC) is a 1 MW wave and tidal power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by Hammerfest Strom/SPR since its commissioning. Ranked #6 of 7 wave and tidal plants in the United Kingdom, this facility contributes 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 Hammerfest 23 times smaller. Nearby plants include Baillie (52.5 MW, Wind), Hill of Stroupster Windfarm (29.9 MW, Wind), and Stroupster (29.9 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Scotland, approximately 250 km north of Inverness.
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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