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Wave and Tidal Energy developments

posted by peter  , Old Scapa Rd, 27.02.2010, 11:18

All 4 proposed sites are right in our regular paddling routes.
However the engineer involved in the consulation process seems keen to take our considerations on board - the main one being that there should be a clear coastal passage.

To answer some other questions:
- not all sites will be buoyed due to difficulties of deploying buoys where there are fast moving tidal streams
(may be more of hindrance than help).
- there will be no exclusion zones
- Work is likely to begin this summer

Proposed sites (One wave site and one tidal site will be chosen)
1. Roseness (Wave)
2. Howequoy Head (west of St Mary's) (Wave)
3. Linton Bay (East of Shapinsay) (Tide)
4. just west of Rerwick Head (Tide)

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Peter
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Complete thread:

• Wave and Tidal Energy developments - peter, 23.02.2010, 12:49
  • Wave and Tidal Energy developments - peter, 27.02.2010, 11:18