Why aren’t tidal energy infrastructure projects on the horizon?

By Stuart Murphy 2021-03-31T06:00:00

Politicians’ caution means construction firms are missing out and the UK risks missing its carbon reduction targets, says Stuart Murphy

They’ve been pounding British coastlines for millennia, yet our ancient tides could be our future. Clean, green and perpetual, tidal is hard to beat as a potential renewable energy source, and we are on the cusp of game-changing developments in tidal lagoon technology.

So, what’s stopping politicians and investors taking the plunge? Their caution means the British construction industry is missing out on big contracts, skilled job creation, and the chance to become global experts in an emerging green energy industry. Apathy towards tidal comes at a time when the UK is supposedly committed to achieving net zero by 2050.

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