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tidal power

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tidal power
n
(Engineering / Electrical Engineering) the use of the rise and fall of tides involving very large volumes of water at low heads to generate electric power
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If fully exploited, tidal power more tidal energy generated in the area could provide up potential than to 5% of the UK's electricity needs, and supply half the region's energy needs.
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The meeting pre-empts the announcement of a finalised shortlist of projects to harness tidal power and energy from the Severn es-tuarywhich experts say could have a far reaching impact on the area which includes South Wales.
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Byline: Brian Stote HOW I agree with Keith Hart (Your Say, January 15) about the need to consider tidal power as a major energy resource for Britain.
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