Wave and tidal power '˜could make UK an energy leader'

By The Newsroom
Published 18th Feb 2016, 08:56 BST
Updated 18th Feb 2016, 09:04 BST
The report argued that the UK already leads the world in wave and tidal energy. Picture: Scottish RenewablesThe report argued that the UK already leads the world in wave and tidal energy. Picture: Scottish Renewables
The report argued that the UK already leads the world in wave and tidal energy. Picture: Scottish Renewables
Plans to double government spending on energy innovation to £500 million could help the UK become a world-leader if the funds are targeted in the right areas, according to a new report.

The UK government has committed to significantly increase spending over the next five years in a bid to strengthen future security of energy supply, reduce the costs of decarbonisation and boost industrial and research capabilities.

In a report, industry body Scottish Renewables has now identified six key innovation areas it believes could help deliver a low-carbon, low-cost energy sector which would put the UK at the forefront.

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