Tidal range: The missing offshore energy piece

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Despite being a proven and predictable energy provider, tidal range opportunities are being ignored by the UK government based on a flawed report, says Kate Gilmartin, chief executive of the British Hydropower Association.

Tidal range creates predictable, affordable energy and can last for 120 years – and it’s time to start developing it in the UK, which has ideal geographical assets for the technology.

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