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?8billion tidal energy project to power 5% of British homes
The British government has shortlisted five ingenious solutions to provide green electricity to about 5% of urban homes in the UK. The ?8billion project comprises five sub-projects to harness the 12 yard tides, twice a day in the Severn Estuary. The energy till now was going to waste, but if the project comes to life, it will be able to prevent millions of tons of CO2 from being released into the atmosphere. - Read More
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Marine Energy Market: Huge Potential for the UK
The value of worldwide electricity revenues from wave and tidal stream projects could ultimately be between pounds sterling 60bn (euro 77.40bn) and pounds sterling 190bn (euro 245.10bn) per year. The United Kingdom is a clear leader both in terms of activity and in terms of support to the sector. It possesses 50% of Europe's wave energy potential. According to estimates, 20% of UK's total electricity requirement can be harnessed from ocean energy. - Read More
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