Abstract
As part of a wide ranging review of the UK’s tidal energy potential, the Sustainable Development Commission (SDC) has commissioned a series of five reports to evaluate various aspects of tidal power in the UK. This report consists of a series of seven case studies of different tidal energy technologies around the UK. These case studies were selected to illustrate different tidal energy technology concepts from a range of different locations throughout the UK (Figure 1.1). It should be emphasised that these case studies are not based on any proposed commercial projects.
In each example the background to the scheme is outlined including the rationale for the location, the capital cost, energy output and estimated carbon savings. Each case study also includes a section on regional benefits including employment, related benefits from tourism, leisure pursuits or where appropriate transport infrastructure might also be developed. The potential environmental impacts that each scheme might cause are also outlined including the preliminary conclusions from previous studies.