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POSTnote. It was first published on Thursday, 1 January 2009. It was last updated on Thursday, 1 January 2009.


Marine renewables, January 2009

Around 15-20% of the UK's electricity could potentially be produced from marine renewable sources, but the technology is not mature. This POSTnote considers the technologies available and the environmental, economic and technological challenges involved in their deployment.

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Research briefing
Reference
POST-PN-324 
Subjects
Barrages Energy Electricity generation Renewable energy Wave power Tidal power Seas and oceans Carbon emissions Hydroelectric power Renewables obligation
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