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Written question asked by Rachel Gilmour (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 22 May 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 June 2025. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Friday, 6 June 2025 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Severn Estuary: Tidal Power

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if his Department will make an assessment of the viability of tidal range power projects in the Severn Estuary.

Answer

The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has launched a research innovation project to model the impacts and value of tidal range, we are expecting the report from this work soon and will consider its findings alongside the recently published Severn Estuary Commission report.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
54503
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Tidal power Severn estuary
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk