MeyGen Tidal Turbine Project
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Scotland, United Kingdom
Source: The Cool Down
The MeyGen tidal turbine project located in the Inner Sound between the Scottish mainland and the Island of Stroma has achieved a milestone by operating continuously for over six years without unplanned maintenance. The project currently powers up to 7,000 homes annually and plans to add 20 more turbines after local grid upgrades, with a potential expansion to 130 turbines in the future.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT), Wind
- Location
- Scotland, United Kingdom
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Cool Down
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Original status | operational |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The MeyGen tidal turbine project located in the Inner Sound between the Scottish mainland and the Island of Stroma has achieved a milestone by operating continuously for over six years without unplanned maintenance. The project currently powers up to 7,000 homes annually and plans to add 20 more turbines after local grid upgrades, with a potential expansion to 130 turbines in the future. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | United Kingdom (UK) |
State | Scotland |
Source
Source | The Cool Down |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Power Generation (CCGT), Wind |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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