Turning the tides: Could hidden sea power energise our coastal towns?

BBC Science Sunday 18 October 2026, 08:12 UTC 1 min read

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Engineer David Mummery has developed a tidal energy generator that he says can change lives for people living in coastal communities.

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Turning the tides: Could hidden sea power energise our coastal towns?

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