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"Tim Streater" wrote in message
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harry wrote:

Norway runs on around 90% hydro I believe.
Brazil, Venezuela, Egypt, Zambia, China and the USA have huge hydro
electric power stations.


And this is relevant precisely *how* to the UK?


Look up tidal lagoons. 20% of the Irish Sea lagoon off can provide all the
power of the UK & Ireland and maybe a bridge to the Isle of Man and Ireland.
10% of the Irish Sea and others in the North Sea can also do it.