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Study Conclusions
The Government has concluded that it does not see a
strategic case to bring forward a tidal energy scheme
in the Severn estuary at this time, but wishes to keep
the option open for future consideration. The decision
follows a consideration by Ministers of the evidence
gathered during a 2 year feasibility study to assess
whether, and on what terms, Government could support
a tidal energy scheme in the Severn estuary.
The
decision has been taken in the context of wider climate
and energy goals, including consideration of the relative
costs, benefits and impacts of a Severn tidal power
scheme, as compared to other options for generating
low carbon electricity.The decision not to rule out
a scheme in the longer term recognises the significant
UK resource that the Severn estuary presents.
The
huge 14-metre tidal range of the Severn estuary - one
of the highest in the world - represents a renewable,
predictable resource with the potential (through a tidal
power scheme) to generate up to 5 percent of the UK’s
electricity needs, and so potentially make an important
contribution to the UK’s renewable energy targets and
wider climate change and energy goals in the future.
The
feasibility study report, which summarises the study
conclusions, can be downloaded from the links below,
together with the main supporting documents. If you
wish to see the full versions of all the detailed technical
reports please contact STPfulldocuments@pbworld.com
with your full postal address in order to request a
DVD (one copy per enquirer).
Given
the decision not to proceed with a scheme, this is not
a public consultation. We will however accept any factual
comments or evidence that would enhance the evidence
base sent to severntidalpower@decc.gsi.gov.uk by 17
January 2011. Factual comments will be logged so that
they can be taken into account in any future review.To
view the full list of reports please click
here
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