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Inner Sound Phase 1A (MeyGen)6 MW Wave and Tidal

Wave and Tidal

Inner Sound Phase 1A (MeyGen) is a 6 MW wave and tidal power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by Atlantis Resources. Ranked #2 of 7 wave and tidal plants in the United Kingdom. Its 6 MW constitutes 15.71% of the United Kingdom'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 this facility 3.8 times smaller. Nearby plants include Camster (50 MW, Wind), Causeymire (48.3 MW, Wind), and Halsary Wind Farm (34 MW, Wind). The facility is located in the Highlands, approximately 200 km north of Inverness.

Capacity
6 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Atlantis Resources
Location
58.7418°, -3.1160°

United Kingdom, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 58.741800, -3.116000
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Wave and Tidal
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
United Kingdom
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
United KingdomEnergy Profile
3,024
Total Plants
155.3 GW
Total Capacity
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Wave and Tidal Power Generation: An Overview of Marine Renewable Energy

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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