"If we had a clean energy economy powered by wind and solar and tidal power we probably would not be here having this discussion today."

VOA: standard.2010.07.31

We need to move on." McCoy believes the best way to get more solar,wind and tidal power on the grid is to offer renewable energy generators a government guarantee.

VOA: standard.2010.03.23

Sinovel Wind Group Co ( SHA: 601558), another leading Chinese manufacturer in large-scale onshore, offshore and inter-tidal wind turbines, reported a net loss of 280.3 million yuan during the same period.

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The research by the University of Liverpool found that the seabirds fed in nine areas earmarked for tidal, wind or wave power developments.

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The Renewable Energy Commission has also been looking at the potential for offshore tidal and wind power, which Deputy Duhamel said could play a significant role in improving the island's energy security in the future.

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