WWF-UK comments on the Hendry Review on Tidal Lagoons

12 Jan 2017 11:47 AM

Gareth Redmond-King , Head of Climate and Energy Policy at WWF-UK, commented on the publication of the Hendry Review (The Independent Review of Tidal Lagoons) 

“Despite huge renewables deployment over recent years, with recent announcements on fracking and nuclear we have seen a move away from the renewable energy agenda of late – just as we need to be committing to further growth of low-carbon generation.  Tidal power has considerable potential for generating clean electricity which could play an important role in meeting our Paris Agreement climate change targets. Energy infrastructure must always be delivered in harmony with nature so that we are best placed to unlock the full potential of this renewable technology. The government’s upcoming Industrial Strategy must bring all the elements together to promote Britain as a low carbon world leader.”

The final report can be found here, 

A summary of the report’s conclusions and recommendations can be found here. 

The terms of reference for the review can be found here.