tidal_power_uk : Message: News: Mersey Renewables Study launched

Dear members

You may be interested in a new study by the Northwest Regional Development Agency and Peel Environmental Ltd into the potential of renewable energy from the Mersey.

The preliminary study explores the opportunities for renewable energy and embraces the environmental, shipping, and socio-economic aspects of any possible schemes report. The initial results were launched on 14 June at the Mersey Estuary Forum.

Further information is available at www.merseytidalpower.co.uk.

Related links:

Mersey Basin Campaign www.merseybasin.org.uk

www.merseywaterfront.com

Press release

Electric current: power from the Mersey could supply quarter of a million homes

Wednesday, 13 June 2007
A giant waterwheel stretching across the River Mersey could be used to generate renewable electricity for the Northwest, according to a new study that identifies the river as one of the top sites for tidal renewable energy in the UK. Experts say the Mersey estuary’s large tidal range of 8-10 metres and unusual shape combine to create powerful tidal currents that could be harnessed to produce power...
Read more... http://www.merseytidalpower.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=1&Itemid=31

sustainable development commission
The independent government advisor on sustainable development

Karla Hill
Project Manager - Tidal Power Project Energy & Climate Change Team
Sustainable Development Commission (SDC)
Ground Floor, Ergon House, Horseferry Road
London SW1P 2AL (entry from corner with
Dean Bradley Street)

( tel: (020) 7238 4991
2 fax: (020) 7238 4981
* email: karla.hill@...

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