# Tidal power offers investors a clearer route to predictable renewable energy

- Link: https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/tidal-power-offers-investors-a-clearer-route-to-predictable-renewable-energy/4121252963
- Published: 2026-06-04T11:19:00+01:00
- Author: Amilia Stone

Tidal power addresses one of the main weaknesses in renewable energy: uncertainty
of supply. Wind and solar depend on weather conditions, while tidal movement can
be forecast years in advance. That makes tidal power a useful addition to a low-
carbon energy system that needs both clean generation and greater reliability.

Tidal power will not replace wind or solar, but it can strengthen the overall energy
mix by providing predictable output. This matters as electricity grids become more
dependent on renewable sources. A technology that generates according to a known
tidal cycle gives grid operators better visibility and gives investors exposure 
to a renewable asset class with a different risk profile.

Tidal range projects use the difference in water levels between high and low tide.
Water is held behind a barrage or lagoon wall and then passed through turbines to
generate electricity. These projects can be large, expensive and difficult to approve,
but they can also have very long operating lives. Existing tidal range schemes in
France and South Korea are expected to operate for well over a century, which is
important when assessing long-term infrastructure value.

Tidal stream projects work differently. They use underwater turbines placed in strong
tidal currents. This approach avoids some of the larger physical barriers needed
for tidal range schemes and can reduce certain environmental impacts.

The UK has a strong position in this sector because of its tidal resource. Areas
such as the west coast, the Severn, the Mersey, Orkney and Anglesey show why the
UK remains an important market for tidal development.

_**Ampeak Energy Limited **(LON:AMP) a developer, owner and operator of sustainable
energy projects​. Transitioning to become a major Independent Power Producer (IPP)
with a project development arm specialising in Battery Storage and Tidal Stream 
generation._

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