Original article by Francis Rousseau, editted and translated by Christopher Longmore
The Hydra Tidal turbine that equips the Morild station is capable of harnessing tidal and wave power. Its other particularity is that the turbine blades are made of laminated wood. In year long tests off the Lofoten Islands, the unit has performed very well (see our French article of 21 october 2010). This summer it was awarded the prestiguious Schweighofer Priz 2011. Do timber blades have advantages over composites, and if so, what are they?
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