tidal turbine for strangford lough

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tidal turbine for strangford lough

#1 Post by cky »

here is a link from todays bbc news website regarding the proposed tidal turbine they are going to install in strangford lough .........
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/6728073.stm

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#2 Post by MC »

would ithave ant effect on the lough itself
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#3 Post by cky »

with a bit of luck it might blow a few bass into the lough :shock:

I guess that the research will probably show a positive effect to the marine environment if they want to sell any of them :roll:

time will tell as I think they have the 'go-ahead' to install it.
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