Delivering Net Zero: Forecasting Wave and Tidal Stream Deployment in UK Waters by 2050
K. Grattan and H. Jeffrey, Policy and Innovation Group. Published on: 10/07/2023
This report has used energy system modelling to quantify and better understand the role of wave and tidal stream in a potential future UK low-carbon energy mix and has forecasted the potential deployment of at least 6GW of wave and at least 6GW of tidal stream energy devices in UK waters by 2050. In doing so it has also shown that the UK ocean energy sector can meaningfully contribute towards our national Net Zero targets. This report also provides a list of additional reports that quantify how a commercial wave and tidal stream sector also has the potential to strengthen the UK's future energy mix and increase our overall energy security; unlock socioeconomic benefit and help to facilitate a Just Transition; and provide system benefits that enable our national energy demand to be met at an a cost-effective rate.
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This report has used energy system modelling to quantify and better understand the role of wave and tidal stream in a potential future UK low-carbon energy mix and has forecasted the potential deployment of at least 6GW of wave and at least 6GW of tidal stream energy devices in UK waters by 2050. In doing so it has also shown that the UK ocean energy sector can meaningfully contribute towards our national Net Zero targets. This report also provides a list of additional reports that quantify how a commercial wave and tidal stream sector also has the potential to strengthen the UK's future energy mix and increase our overall energy security; unlock socioeconomic benefit and help to facilitate a Just Transition; and provide system benefits that enable our national energy demand to be met at an a cost-effective rate.
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