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Tidal lagoon plans for estuary take step forward
Western Mail
|April 25, 2025
THE world’s first tidal range lagoon has taken a step forward, after being backed by a major commission report.
The proposal, recommended by the Severn Estuary Commission, aims to harness the immense tidal range of the estuary to produce predictable, low-carbon electricity.
The project, if realised, would help the UK meet increasing demand for clean energy and stabilise the national grid. The Severn Estuary Commission’s report brought together figures from engineering, industry, environmental science and trade unions to assess the best renewable option for the area.
Its findings point clearly to a tidal lagoon as the optimal solution balancing green energy output, environmental concerns and economic activity, including the protection of commercial operations at the Port of Bristol.
Wales Green Party leader Anthony Slaughter welcomed the report and called for urgent government support to turn the recommendation into reality.
This story is from the April 25, 2025 edition of Western Mail.
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