The city of Liverpool in England has ambitious plans to construct the world’s largest tidal power project on the River Mersey. This project, called Mersey Tidal Power, would utilize the river’s strong tides to generate clean and predictable energy for over a century.  If completed, it would be the biggest tidal range scheme globally, meaning it harnesses the power generated by the difference in height between high and low tides.

The project boasts several potential benefits. First and foremost, it could provide clean power to over a million homes for 120 years. This aligns with the UK’s push for renewable energy sources and net zero goals. Additionally, the barrage structure itself could serve as a pedestrian and cycling path connecting Liverpool to the Wirral peninsula across the Mersey, creating a new transportation link. Furthermore, the project could bolster Liverpool’s economy by creating thousands of jobs during construction and leave behind a valuable green energy asset. Finally, the barrage might even function as a flood defense mechanism in the future.

Liverpool’s mayor, Steve Rotheram, is enthusiastic about the project’s potential, highlighting the River Mersey’s historical significance to the city and its role in shaping a sustainable future. He views this endeavor as an opportunity to position Liverpool as a leader in the global shift towards renewable energy.

According to the electrek and newatlas