TMC wrote:
Just been reading the latest news reports about tidal barrages and
nuclear power

Why does no one mention HEP as a renewable source of energy any more?

Surely there must still be some areas of Wales and Scotland along with
bits of Northen England that would be ripe for building dams and
flooding. May also be beneficial for flood control further down the
valleys.

Can it really be more expensive than new nuclear stations?


The short answer is that if the land topography and rainfall is right
HEP is THE cheapest way to make leccy.

Unfortunately, if its not, its a waste of money.

I suspect there are few UK sites suitable left..there is a distinct
conflict between destroying thousands of acres of habitat and cheap HEP ;-)