SW250925 Harnessing the Power of the Bristol Channel Tides

Join ISEP South West England for an Engaging Webinar on Harnessing the power of the Bristol Channel Tides.

Discover how the remarkable tidal range of the Bristol Channel in the world at about 10 metres, can be transformed into a major source of clean, reliable energy. The proposed West Somerset Tidal Lagoon has the potential to generate 2.5GW of renewable power, rivalling the output of a large nuclear power station.

This engaging webinar will explore:

• The unique advantages of tidal range power—predictable, dependable, and renewable.
• A detailed overview of the West Somerset Tidal Lagoon project.
• Comparisons with other energy sources.
• Community benefits and opportunities.
• Environmental considerations, including mitigation and compensation strategies.

Key reasons to attend this event

1. Learn about tidal range power, predictable, reliable, renewable and substantial.
2. Gain expert insights into a transformative renewable energy project that could play a vital role in the UK's net-zero future.

Speaker

Prof Chris Binnie MA, HonDNG, FREng, FICE, FCIWEM, West Somerset Lagoon Ltd.

Presentation Focus:

Prof Binnie will explore the potential of tidal range power—a renewable energy source that is predictable, reliable, and substantial. His talk will examine how tidal energy compares with other sources of power, highlight the key features and advantages of tidal range technology, and provide an in-depth look at the proposed West Somerset Tidal Lagoon. He will also discuss the expected community benefits, local impact, and the environmental challenges involved, including the strategies for mitigation, minimisation, and compensation.

This event is hosted by ISEP South West , but we welcome members from other regions to join us as well. Why not connect with ISEP South West on our LinkedIn page, here.

This webinar counts as 1 hour of ISEP recognised CPD. You can add this to your ISEP CPD. Please check our CPD guidance pages at www.isepglobal.org/skills/cpd for further details on how to do this.