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Strangford Lough {tidal} generator given all-clear (BBC)
By Mike McKimm
BBC NI environment correspondent
The world's first tidal current energy turbine, in Northern Ireland's Strangford Lough, has been given an environmental all-clear by a group of scientists.
Generating electricity from two massive underwater "propellers", the SeaGen was lowered into place in 2008.
It was bolted to the seabed in one of the world's fastest tidal currents.
However, questions were asked from the start over the environmental impact such a device could have.
Strangford Lough is one of Europe's most protected areas. It is a sea lough which provides unique habitats for marine and bird life.
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more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-16595752
