https://phys.org/news/2018-05-tidal-range-power-potential-electricity.html

Researchers at the School of Ocean Sciences, Bangor University have published the review of tidal range energy resource and optimization in Renewable Energy, an international peer-reviewed journal. The review also discusses how tidal lagoon power plants can be optimized, through detailed modelling, and via optimizing the mode of operation of multiple tidal lagoons located along a coastline, using a blend of flood only, ebb only, and two-way generation plants.

Lead author Dr. Simon Neill explains, "Tidal lagoons are attracting national and international attention, with the 2017 publication of the government commissioned "Hendry Review", which assessed the economic case for tidal lagoon power plants, and suggested that a "Pathfinder" project in Swansea Bay could be the start of a global industry. Geographically, the UK is in an ideal position, containing many regions of large tidal range as a result of the resonant characteristics of this part of the European shelf seas."