Sea level rise will change estuarine tidal energy: A review

Climate change induced sea level rise (SLR) is likely to impact estuarine hydrodynamics and associated processes, including tidal energy. In this study, a hierarchy of factors influencing the future energy resources proposed based on their relevance SLR. These include primary (e.g., prism, range, current, asymmetry), secondary sediment transport), tertiary shifts in shape/landform). The existing uncertainty regarding SLR impacts resource high, given spatial variability estuaries. may cause ranges or currents strengthen weaken, depending shape boundary conditions presence absence levees adjacent low-lying areas). To date, local site studies have not resulted an overarching assessment effects comparative encompassing different regions estuary types are recommended order address knowledge gaps provide insights for policymakers stakeholders. implications be particularly important as SLR-induced changes can alter available within renewable development's operational lifetime (?20–30 years stream devices ?120 barrages). regard, broader environmental impacts, well techno-economic assessments, difficult predict long-term management decisions with harnessing potential schemes estuaries should made caution.