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POSTnote by Jonathan Wentworth. It was first published on Monday, 24 June 2013. It was last updated on Monday, 24 June 2013.


Environmental Impact of Tidal Barrages

A tidal energy barrage across the Severn Estuary could produce up to 5% of the UK’s electricity demand. It would help meet renewable energy targets but would have significant environmental impacts. This POSTnote summarises evidence on environmental impacts associated with the operation of tidal energy barrages and the effectiveness of compensatory measures.

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Secondary information

Type
Research briefing
Reference
POST-PN-435 
Subjects
Biodiversity Barrages Environment protection Tidal power Severn estuary
Published by
POST
Link
View this Research briefing on researchbriefings.parliament.uk