Tidal energy

DEFINITION: A form of hydropower that converts the energy of tides into electricity. Tidal energy is a form of renewable energy source.

See also: Hydro power

See also: Renewable energy

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The report predicts that marine energy has the potential to displace natural gas generation on the grid

Tidal power to reduce emissions and boost UK economy by £1.4bn by 2030, report finds

The UK's tidal stream could deliver £1.4bn to the UK economy by 2030, with wider marine technologies helping to reduce national carbon emissions by up to four million metric tonnes a decade later.
The final version of the project will consist of 61 turbines with a permitted capacity of up to 86MW

Pentland Firth tidal project sets record-breaking month for electricity generation

Turbines harnessing tidal energy in the Pentland Firth have set a world record for monthly tidal stream power production, after phase one of the MeyGen marine project produced more than 700 MWh in the month of August.
The report names the UK, which has already invested £450m into the sector, as an area to lead the exploration

UK primed to lead Europe's £46bn wave energy market opportunity

Wave power can contribute to 10% of global electricity demand by 2050 if governments and the private sector offer financial support and political stability, with the UK primed to act as the marine energy leader.
RenewableUK will be making its members aware of the report and making sure they also contribute to the project

New initiative to prove marine energy's potential

The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult and RenewableUK have launched a new project to show how wave and tidal technologies can meet new technology tests.