'Huge mistake': Britain throwing away lead in tidal energy, say developers

Nation is a leader in capturing tidal and wave energy, but companies are starting to leave due to lack of government supportBritain is throwing away its opportunity to rule the global wave and tidal energy sector due to lack of government support, a series of leading developers have told the Guardian.The nation is currently seen as a world leader in capturing renewable energy from the oceans but some companies are already heading for new shores. This is putting other countries, such as France and Canada, in prime position to capitalise on the jobs being created by the emerging industry, the companies say. Continue reading...