Strategic Case for Tidal Range

Project summary

This project aims to establish a strong and holistic knowledge base around the potential development, and impacts of, tidal range energy in Great Britain, with a priority placed on grid operability.

Name Status Project reference number Start date Proposed End date
Strategic Case for Tidal Range Live NIA2_NESO090 Sep 2024 Jan 2025
 

 

Strategy theme Funding mechanism Technology Expenditure
Net zero and the energy system transition NIA_RIIO-2 Stakeholder Engagement £350,000
Summary

This work is intended to serve as a Strategic Outline Case (SOC), focussing on the strategic and economic case for tidal range energy. We also propose to conduct high-level assessments for the Commercial, Financial, and Management cases, with the objective of offering a potential solution related to tidal range energy.  

Benefits

This project could bring several benefits, including: 

  • Understanding the potential role of Tidal Range in delivering the zero-carbon transition  
  • Establishing a more holistic approach for tidal range energy potential in decarbonising the grid by 2035 or sooner.  
  • Allowing the NESO to assess and understand potential grid impacts from assumed tidal projects.​ 
  • Allowing the NESO to engage in more informed dialogue with potential developers or government-led proposals.​ 
  • Through economic case and wholesale price modelling, a clear understanding of the impacts on consumers of Tidal Range generation projects 

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