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due to a technical problem with some of the bearings for which a solution had been found. However, the machines are likely to remain off-line until a new partner is found to take over
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713:"Jobs go after no buyer found for Pelamis wave business"
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233:Related media on Commons
739:"Dismantling Pelamis P2 001 in Orkney"
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583:"A Setback for Wave Power Technology"
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