Much of the UK’s tidal energy infrastructure is based in Scottish waters.
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A tidal energy expert explains why tidal power hasn’t delivered on its potential yet - and why that’s soon to change.
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A proposed ‘tidal barrage’ could exploit the Mersey Estuary’s strong tides and narrow mouth.
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Unsurprisingly, the Japanese feel ambivalent about nuclear power, but part of their energy needs could be answered by the country’s tidal potential.