Select Committee · Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Tidal power and the Severn
Status: Closed
Opened: 29 Apr 2025
Closed: 31 Dec 2025
Inquiry scope
The Severn Estuary Commission has recommended that the development of tidal range energy in the Severn Estuary has the potential to provide a clean, predictable source of energy and help meet the UK’s significant increase in electricity demand as part of its transition to Net Zero. The Severn Estuary Commission, an independent commission established to examine the feasibility of developing tidal range energy in the Severn Estuary, has concluded that it is feasible and has the potential to contribute to the stability of the electricity grid. The Committee will examine the Commission's findings and the potential environmental and socioeconomic impacts of developing tidal range energy in the Severn Estuary.Oral evidence sessions
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| Date | Session and witnesses | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 7 May 2025 |
Oral evidence
Chris Mills · Severn Estuary Commission,
Dr Andrew Garrad CBE · Severn Estuary Commission,
Dr Athanasios Angeloudis · School of Engineering, University of Edinburgh,
Sarah Williams-Gardener · Western Gateway,
Shaun Gaffey · RSPB Cymru,
Sue Bartlett-Reed · Severn Estuary Commission
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Who gave evidence
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| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Mills · Commissioner | Severn Estuary Commission | 1 |
| Dr Andrew Garrad CBE · Chair | Severn Estuary Commission | 1 |
| Dr Athanasios Angeloudis · Reader in Environmental Fluid Mechanics | School of Engineering, University of Edinburgh | 1 |
| Sarah Williams-Gardener · Chair | Western Gateway | 1 |
| Shaun Gaffey · Senior Planner | RSPB Cymru | 1 |
| Sue Bartlett-Reed · Commissioner | Severn Estuary Commission | 1 |
Correspondence
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