The Severn Estuary Commission invites responses to a Call for Information. In its news release the Commission states it ‘is committed to advancing knowledge and understanding of the Severn Estuary and its potential for using tidal energy to generate electricity. As part of that initiative, we invite you to contribute by sharing your insights, experience, […]
The Welsh Government has opened its Tidal Lagoon Challenge Fund. The fund is worth £750,000 and will support innovative research that will help to reduce or remove the barriers that are preventing tidal range schemes being developed. The fund was first announced in March at the Marine Energy Wales conference by the First Minister and […]
The National Trust has warned that the proposed £2bn tidal barrage across The Wash in East Anglia would greatly harm the nature and habitat in the area. On November 22nd we reported that the Eastern Daily Press had revealed plans for a tidal barrage stretching from Norfolk to Lincolnshire, which could generate tidal power, protect […]
The Eastern Daily Press has reported that plans have been revealed for a tidal barrage stretching from Norfolk to Lincolnshire, which could generate tidal power, protect the Fens from flooding and allow a new deep sea container port to be created. Centre Port, which is behind the scheme, wants to build a hydro-electric […]