INVERNESS, SCOTLAND — The world’s first large-scale tidal energy farm will soon be installed off the Scottish coast. <br /> <br />Four turbines, measuring up to 16 meters tall with 8-meter-long blades will be installed off the northern coast of Scotland between Caithness and Orkney in the initial phase of the project. <br /> <br />“I am incredibly proud of Scotland’s role in leading the way in tackling climate change and investment in marine renewables is a hugely important part of this,” the Guardian quoted Nicola Sturgeon, the First Minister of Scotland as saying. <br /> <br />According to the Guardian, developer Atlantis Resources hopes to install a total of 269 turbines, a move that could provide energy for 175,000 homes. <br /> <br />According to the Scottish Government, the country holds one quarter of the Europe’s offshore wind resources.
