Windswept ledges, shoreline installations and deep-water facilities could be the sites of tidal and wave power features under schemes following the findings of The Carbon Trust. It claims that up to 11% of British energy requirements could come from areas, particularly those of the Rockall Trough, where the best wave potential is well off-shore.
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It's good to think of the area surounding Rockall contributing more to the British economy other than fish and sea-area forecasts.
ReplyDeleteA fascinating link. It raises questions, and above all hope.
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