SMRTR Science & EngineeringJun 9, 2026Interesting Engineering

Meet Orbital O2: The record-breaking tidal turbine harnessing ocean currents

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Scotland's Orbital O2 is the world's most powerful operational tidal turbine, generating 2 MW of electricity from ocean currents near Orkney — enough to power 2,000 homes annually. Unlike wind and solar, tidal energy is highly predictable, making it a reliable complement to other renewables as Orbital Marine Power plans larger future arrays.

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