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26/09/2025 | 0 min read

Harnessing the Power of the Bristol Channel Tides

Catch Up on the ISEP South West Webinar: Harnessing the Power of the Bristol Channel Tides Rewatch this fascinating session on how the Bristol Channel’s extraordinary 10-metre tidal range can be transformed into a major source of clean, reliable energy. The webinar features an in-depth look at the West Somerset Tidal Lagoon project, which has the potential to generate 2.5GW of renewable power—rivaling the output of a large nuclear station. Speaker: Prof Chris Binnie MA, HonDNG, FREng, FICE, FCIWEM, West Somerset Lagoon Ltd. Prof Binnie explores the unique advantages of tidal range power, how it compares with other energy sources, and the community and environmental considerations surrounding this transformative project. Watch now to discover how tidal energy could shape the UK’s net-zero future.