Scottish Power unveils plans to serve 40,000 homes with tidal energy

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Proposed £100m project will be the largest of its type in the world

Scottish Power today confirmed that it is looking at three coastal sites for the development of the world's largest tidal power project, valued at £100m. The company said the three sites – two in Scotland...

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