Looking ahead, Peter envisions a future where tidal lagoons contribute significantly to the UK’s renewable energy mix. “In 20 years, I believe we’ll see two, possibly three, large-scale lagoons ...

As proof, he points to the La Rance tidal power plant in ... One of the biggest hurdles to past tidal power proposals—such as the Severn Barrage—has been environmental concerns.

A tidal lagoon should be created in the Severn Estuary to generate electricity, according to a report. The Severn Estuary Commission rejected proposals for a large barrage spanning the Severn.

A tidal lagoon should be created in the Severn Estuary to generate electricity, according to a report. The Severn Estuary Commission rejected proposals for a large barrage spanning the Severn. Instead ...

The Severn Estuary has one of the highest tidal ranges in the world, offering "a rare opportunity" for the UK. There have been several proposals to build a barrage across the Severn, but without ...

After nine gruelling months trapped on the International Space Station (ISS), NASA’s stranded astronauts have finally returned home. Sunita Williams and Butch Willmore splashed down aboard a ...

The UK is leading the global charge on tidal energy, with nearly 40% of all wave and tidal projects worldwide happening in British waters. A new report from the Energy Industries Council (EIC ...

The final report from the Severn Estuary Commission said a barrage, that would create reliable and clean energy from one of the world’s highest tidal ranges, should not be pursued at this stage ...

A Severn Barrage with the potential to generate around 7% of the UK’s energy needs has been ruled out by an independent commission which instead is recommending over the long-term a series of ...

This area is historically significant as the location of the world's first tidal power plant, the Usine marémotrice de la Rance, which has been operational since 1967 and generates electricity at the ...

The plan for the island in the Wash, East Anglia, was for it to be a tidal barrage, which would capture freshwater from a number of rivers. This includes River Welland, River Nene, River Witham ...