Abstract
The European Union, the Republic of Ireland and the Northern Ireland Governments have each produced policies in respect of electricity generation which are intended to promote an increase in the amount of electricity being generated from renewable energy sources.
The European Union and its member states have set targets for electricity generation from renewable energy sources and the purpose of this study has been to investigate the tidal and marine current energy resource in Irish waters.
For the purpose of this study, Ireland and Irish waters are geographical terms relating to the island of Ireland.
Tidal & Current Energy Resources in Ireland is located in Ireland.