Tidal Power

Historically tide mills between Newhaven and Seaford. Barcombe Mills. Pells Pool. Papermill cut. Reinstate? Funds available - Colin Brent. Historical solutions most efficient?

Height of tide - how much power is there to be had? (Mike Jones). Standard house uses 3.5 to 4 thousand kWh p.a.

Tidal barrage at Newhaven.

Pelton Wheel - narrow jet directed at cups, more efficient.

Tidal stream turbines, like underwater windmills.

Problems with ecosystems? Lagoons will disrupt.

Implement through local energy group.


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