The Government\u2019s 2010 Severn Tidal Power feasibility study [1] assessed in great detail the potential contribution of 5 generic Severn Estuary tidal range schemes to the local and UK economies, including a regional economic impact study [2].<\/p>
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[1]<\/strong><\/em> https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/1-severn-tidal-power-feasibility-study-conclusions-and-summary-report<\/a><\/em><\/p> <\/p> [2]<\/em> https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/7-severn-tidal-power-regional-economic-impacts-study<\/a><\/em><\/p> <\/p>"}
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