Environmental
This section describes some of the contextual parameters that can influence the operation of a tidal current turbine in the harsh marine environment. These parameters may contribute to blade surface degradation. A financial assessment of the revenue drops that may be incurred due to blade surface degradation is carried out in the economic section of this website. A meta - study into the environmental impacts of tidal current turbine operations and the use of protective coatings is also conducted within this section.
