Orcadian sea power

The North Sea was once the oil capital of Europe but as onshore and offshore wind grows, the Orkney Islands are emerging as a renewables hub at the cutting edge of R&D. Experiments abound in green hydrogen and demand-side flexibility as researchers seek solutions to curtailment.

Issue 07-08 – 2024 | Treasure islands

The Orkney Islands have generated more electricity than the community consumes since 2013.

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