The Marine Energy Council is the voice of the UK’s tidal stream and wave energy industries.
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What is tidal stream energy?
Tidal stream energy is created by the natural ebb and flow of coastal waters caused by the gravitational interaction between the moon, sun and the earth. This is a predictable process, and when harnessed by tidal stream devices, will provide over 11% of the UK’s current electricity demand with a renewable firm power resource.
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Wave energy converters capture the movement of ocean and sea waves to create electricity. It is the largest untapped energy source in the world with 3.6TW of potential. The UK has tremendous wave resource which could provide over 20% of its current electricity demand, with an energy resource that is more predictable and consistent than other renewables.
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