Written questions

Tidal Power and Wave Power

Commons · Question 33267 · Tabled 24 Feb 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 4 Mar 2025

Question

Asked by Warinder Juss

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what his policy is on using tidal and wave energy to achieve his net zero targets.

Answer

Answered by Michael Shanks, 4 Mar 2025

The UK possesses tremendous tidal resource which could play a role in balancing the intermittency of wind and solar generation as we transition towards a carbon-neutral power sector. Tidal stream is a home-grown industry of considerable promise, and the U...