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Research from Lancaster University and the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology has demonstrated the viability of tidal range electricity generation.<\/h2>\n

Researchers from Lancaster University\u2019s School of Engineering and the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology have combined a tidal power range generation model with its cost model, to showcase the possibility of tidal power.<\/p>\n

They believe that tidal range schemes are financially viable and could lower energy bills for UK residents.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe obvious question for the UK, with one of the best tidal resources globally, is why haven’t we already got a tidal barrage scheme?\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The research, \u2018Tidal range generation: combining the Lancaster zero-dimension generation and cost models<\/a>,\u2019 is published in Energy<\/em>.<\/p>\n

The benefits of tidal energy usage in the UK<\/h3>\n

Tidal energy does not suffer from unpredictable intermittency as power is generated both day and night.<\/p>\n

In addition, the creation of a tidal barrage could operate for around 120 years, helping to meet future storage and demand challenges.<\/p>\n

Professor Aggidis, Head of Energy Engineering at Lancaster University, said: \u201cThere is an urgent need to kick-start the selection and development of schemes around Britain. Tidal range generation is predictable renewable energy driven by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe environmental and economic benefits are huge as barrages can protect coastal areas from flooding and sea level rise. With two-way generation and pumping, the full range of existing tides can be maintained within impoundments to protect and support low-lying intertidal areas such as saltmarshes and mudflats.<\/p>\n

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\u201cOur studies show that with modern technology and operating procedures, estuarine barrages are the only practical way to protect these vital habitats. Coastal lagoons have also been proposed for several locations around Britain\u2019s coast.<\/p>\n

\u201cSchemes will provide jobs in construction and manufacturing for generations to come as well as opportunities for transport, communication, conservation, and recreation. In the long-term they will provide reliable power with reduced costs.\u201d<\/p>\n

The UK has the highest tidal range in the world. This grants the country a level of independence from global prices, and in the long term, cheap, clean power.<\/p>\n

More tidal range projects must be deployed<\/h3>\n

Currently, the tidal range projects under commercial consideration offer an achievable 10 GW installed capacity. This capacity would help deliver 20 TWh\/y \u2013 around 5% of UK energy use.<\/p>\n

According to the UK resource availability, there is potential to increase this installed capacity over four to five times with other tidal range projects in the UK.<\/p>\n

These developments will play a crucial role in helping the UK reach its clean energy goals, and overcome current issues facing its energy sector.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

The total generating capacity in the UK is around 42.8 GW, which includes fossil fuels (19.2 GW, 44.9%), renewables (16.5 GW, 38.5%), and low carbon (7.1 GW, 16.6%).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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