Tidal power first to come onstream

摘要

Statoil reports that the tidal power plant located in Kval Sound outside Hammerfest in northern Norway will soon start generating electricity.It is claimed to be the first tidal power station of its kind in the world.Statoil owns 20% of Hammerfest Strom,the company responsible in collaboration with ABB,Rolls Royce and Sintef for development of the prototype that will supply 700,000 kWh/y-corresponding to electricity consumption by 35 Norwegian homes.