Research and analysis

24. Severn tidal power: Severn Tidal Fence Consortium Report for the Severn Embryonic Technologies Scheme (SETS)

An overview of the feasibility study undertaken by the Severn Tidal Fence Consortium.

• From: Department of Energy & Climate Change
• Published: 8 January 2010

Documents

Severn Tidal Fence Consortium Final Report

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Details

As part of the Severn Embryonic Technology Scheme (SETS) proposal, the Severn Tidal Fence Consortium (STFC) has studied the technical feasibility of an innovative approach to extracting energy from the tides. The STFC have proposed the use of a ‘tidal fence system’ as a method of extracting tidal power from the Severn Estuary whilst minimizing impact to the natural environment and shipping and importantly not impeding future commercial shipping developments.

Published 8 January 2010