Is Tidal Energy the future?

Is Tidal Energy the future?

From Coastal Catch Ups by Sam Purdon

March 19, 2024 · 31 min · Season 1 · Episode 18

About this episode

This episode explores the potential and challenges of tidal energy as a renewable resource along coastlines.

This episode explores the tidal energy industry. Tidal energy has great potential around our coastline as a reliable form of renewable energy, however, it is all about getting the technology right to reduce costs and make it cost-effective, as well as having no environmental impact. On a new format of Coastal Catch Ups, I answer questions from previous guests on the podcast. So thank you John Gilmore for this question regarding the results of an experimental tidal energy project in Strangford Lough. Although I was not involved in the project, there were plenty of documents, as well as digging out old field trip notes during University, to delve into. So I share the key things I took from my research with you. The episode covers: What controls the tides? Where is the best place to harness tidal energy? What technology can be used to generate tidal energy? What was the Seagen Project in Strangford? What are the environmental impacts of tidal energy? Is Tidal energy cost-effective? What are the future plans for tidal energy in the UK and Ireland? I hope you enjoy the episode and learn something new about our coasts. Please let me know what you think at sam@coastalcatchups.com .

People in this episode

Host: Sam Purdon

Topics covered

  • tidal energy
  • renewable energy
  • environmental impact
  • cost-effectiveness
  • technology
  • coastal energy

Keywords

  • tidal energy
  • renewable energy
  • Strangford Lough
  • Seagen Project
  • environmental impact
  • cost-effective
  • technology

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Strangford Lough, UK, Ireland

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