Liverpool plans the world's largest tidal power project
A new tidal barrier would span the River Mersey and harvest clean, reliable power for up to 1 million homes. While protecting the city from floods and providing a new walking and cycling route across the water.
Liverpool plans a new tidal barrier that would span the River Mersey, harvesting clean and reliable power for up to 1 million homes.
Dual benefits: power generation and flood protection
The project offers a dual benefit. The tidal barrier would not only generate electricity but also protect the city from floods. Additionally, it would provide a new walking and cycling route across the river.
This project capitalizes on Liverpool's high tidal range to generate electricity with turbines. With 28 turbines and a 700MW capacity, it would be the world's largest tidal scheme, powering the entire city for 120 years.
Liverpool's commitment to net zero
Liverpool aims to achieve its goal of becoming net zero by 2040, a decade ahead of national targets with this project.
Global significance of tidal power
Tidal power has the potential to play a crucial role in the global energy transition, with an estimated capacity to harvest 1 terawatt of energy worldwide, equivalent to global solar power capacity in 2023. To achieve net zero by 2050, global investment in clean energy needs to triple by 2030.
