Gadgehit.com writes: "Scotland is looking towards tidal energy in order to provide electricity for millions of homes. The new method, which places turbines, similar to wind turbines, on the seafloor, could be a major step in providing renewable, carbon-free energy in the United Kingdom. Scottish Power will be trialling the turbines, a Norwegian turbine called the Hammerfest 1000, next year." (Culture, Hi-tech)