1. Tidal energy potential in UK waters.
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RENEWABLE energy sources , *ESTUARIES , *ELECTRICITY , *DAMS , *BARRAGES , *RESERVOIRS - Abstract
The article describes the potential of tidal barrage solutions for renewable energy generation in Great Britain. The installations on eight major estuaries has been demonstrated, in which they should be capable of meeting at least 10% of present electricity demand, and employing fully proven technology. Under favourable British Treasury discount rates, the demand must be achievable at unit electricity prices that are likely to be competitive against future costs of alternative sources.
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- 2009
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