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  • UK: River Severn Tidal Barrage Could Face Delay

    5 November 2012

    Plans to construct a tidal barrage across the River Severn could be delayed if the UK government doesn’t approve this project within next three years, reports BBC. Prof Brian Morgan, a member of Hafren’s regional board, said any delays could risk it “going into the long grass”. The company, Hafren Power, which is planning to […]

  • UK Government to Reconsider Severn Tidal Project

    21 August 2012
    Authorities

    The UK Prime Minister David Cameron met the former Labour Minister Peter Hain last month to discuss the proposed tidal barrage project in the Severn Estuary, after which he has asked the Government officials to look into the proposal again. Mr. Hain, who left his position earlier this year to promote the project, says that […]

  • UK Tidal Power Proposal Rises Debate

    5 June 2012
    Environment

    As the environmentalists struggle with wind power pros and cons, a similar debate over UK’s Severn Estuary tidal power proposal is taking place. The Earth Techling news portal writes that the project was seen as feasible and likely to produce low-cost energy. On the other hand, it was determined to be the most environmentally risky. […]

  • UK Prime Minister: Severn Barrage OK, but Not Feasible Now

    12 December 2012
    Authorities

    The UK’s Prime Minister David Cameron said that Severn tidal barrage project and other projects like that are very interesting, with the Government always looking at them. However, such project is far away from being feasible at this time, Mr. Cameron told journalists at a lunch in Westminster,Western Morning News  reports.  “This project – I […]

  • UK: Energy and Climate Change Committee Calls for Evidence on Proposed Severn Barrage

    8 November 2012
    Authorities

    In October 2010, the Government published the findings of a feasibility study into Severn tidal power. It looked at five different schemes, including three barrages and two lagoons. One of the schemes investigated was the Cardiff-Weston barrage – this was the largest scheme to be considered. The study concluded that despite its high capital costs […]

  • Conference on Renewables Potential of Severn Estuary to Be Held Tomorrow (UK)

    17 April 2013

    Looking forward and creating innovative and sustainable solutions are needed to harness the power of the Severn Estuary to create renewable energy. Finding such exciting solutions which will benefit the economy on both sides of the Severn will be the focus of a conference for engineers, economists, local government officials and conservationists at the University […]

  • UK: Current Severn Barrage Proposal Lacks Detail on Environmental Impact

    16 January 2013
    Authorities, Environment

    The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT), RSPB and Angling Trust told the House of Commons Energy & Climate Committee they all supported tidal energy development in the Severn, but that the current proposal lacks detail and claims that it would not unacceptably damage wildlife and large areas of habitat are not realistic. As well as […]

  • UK: Bristol Channel Holds Great Renewable Energy Potential, Says Report

    27 November 2012
    Business & Finance

    A new report launched today suggests that a combination of innovative technologies could generate significant low carbon energy, and economic benefits from the Bristol Channel, without the need for a large scale barrage. The report has been issued by renewable energy experts Regen SW and consultancy firm Marine Energy Matters. The discussion document, “Bristol Channel […]

  • AXYS Releases Research on Value of Environmental Monitoring in Renewable Energy Developments (Canada)

    8 July 2011
    Operations & Maintenance, R&D

      Although a relatively new technology, off shore wind energy is the leader of the three technologies with 2,946 MW currently deployed in Europe, and plans for North America’s first off shore wind farm to be developed during 2012. Th e wave and tidal energy industries are at an earlier stage, lacking the head start […]