Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 33267

Tidal Power and Wave Power

Tabled: 24 February 2025

Answered: 4 March 2025

Question

Warinder Juss

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what his policy is on using tidal and wave energy to achieve his net zero targets.

Answer

Michael Shanks

The UK possesses tremendous tidal resource which could play a role in balancing the intermittency of wind and solar generation as we transition towards a carbon-neutral power sector. Tidal stream is a home-grown industry of considerable promise, and the U...

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