NY City's Tidal Turbines

Nature online reports that New York City will be getting six electricity generating turbines in the East River this September, as part of Verdant Power's test of the concept. If successful, the project could expand to upwards of 300 turbines. Initially, the six turbines will generate electricity equivalent to what is needed to power 200 homes -- but if the concept is proven, there would be a lot more benefit to the environmentally friendly energy source.