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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 July 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 July 2025. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 July 2025 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Tidal Power: Channel Islands

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to (a) support and (b) develop tidal power technology within the British Channel Islands.

Answer

According to a study led by the University of Plymouth, the UK and the British Channel Islands has one of the world’s best tidal resources, estimated to be a potential capacity of around 11.5GW.

The Channel Islands, as Crown Dependencies, are self-governing jurisdictions that are not part of the UK, and so the UK Government is not responsible for energy policy there. DESNZ engages with the CDs on energy matters, including renewable energy policy, under the British-Irish Council Energy Work sector.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
65730
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Channel Islands Tidal power
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk