As an island nation, the UK’s tides could provide 12 per cent of the country’s electricity demand. Tidal energy, therefore, has an exceptionally important part to play in the renewable energy mix since it is the only form of renewable energy that is predictable – it has four peak power periods during the day, every day, 365 days a year, guaranteed. It doesn’t rely on weather conditions either. It is abundant and this capacity, coupled with its reliability, could provide a baseload replacing gas generation and securing energy supplies.

“Energy security and it’s predictability is now hitting us hard, with its effects being felt by us all as individuals.”