What is Solway Firth Partnership?
Solway Firth Partnership is an independent charity that works to support a vibrant and sustainable local economy while respecting, protecting and celebrating the distinctive character, heritage and natural features of our marine and coastal area.
We do this by working with people on both sides of the Solway Firth and further afield on a wide range of projects. We also contribute to development of policies for management of the coast and sea. We aim to engage with as many people as possible to help ensure that local views shape the future of the area.
National Marine Plan Interactive
National Marine Plan Interactive (NMPi) is a tool designed by Marine Scotland to assist in the development of national and regional marine planning. NMPi allows you to view different types of information and, where appropriate, links have been provided to the related parts of Scotland’s Marine Atlas and will also be provided to the National Marine Plan in due course.
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Visit us on the Big Red Bus on Friday the 30th August and tell us your vision for the Solway!
We have been receiving really positive feedback about our Solway Coastwise videos . You can see them all and get notified when we add any new ones by subscribing to the SolwayFirth Partnership YouTube channel here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBfYtygeAYW7oEgnt_Mfygw
Annan ~ Shore from the Sky
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SMILE Project: What are your thoughts about the use of the Solway for Tidal Range energy production?
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Solway Firth Partnership would appreciate your views on this - there is even an option for those of you are not sure!
SMILE Project: What are your thoughts about the use of the Solway for Tidal Stream energy production?
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Solway Smile os continuing to provide information and ask your opinion about renewable energy in the Solway. This week there are three posts about tidal energy.
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Tidal energy
Tidal energy could account for up to 20% of the UK’s total energy needs. There have been a number of studies completed that have shown the potential for the UK to be a market leader for tidal energy. Tidal energy also has the potential to provide something that is vital for any energy mix, predictability. This is very important as it can provide some of the base energy that is needed throughout the day and can be used to phase out some of the more expensive and carbon intensive parts of the current energy mix (e.g. nuclear or coal). There are currently two main styles of tidal energy, each with their own unique set of advantages and disadvantages. These two different styles of tidal energy are often described as tidal range, and tidal flow.
Tidal energy could account for up to 20% of the UK’s total energy needs. There have been a number of studies completed that have shown the potential for the UK to be a market leader for tidal energy. Tidal energy also has the potential to provide something that is vital for any energy mix, predictability. This is very important as it can provide some of the base energy that is needed throughout the day and can be used to phase out some of the more expensive and carbon intensive parts of the current energy mix (e.g. nuclear or coal). There are currently two main styles of tidal energy, each with their own unique set of advantages and disadvantages. These two different styles of tidal energy are often described as tidal range, and tidal flow.
News from Solway Firth Partnership, July 2019 - https://mailchi.mp/c5763d1b6858/6m5n6qa7i1-3467273
News from Solway Firth Partnership, July 2019
Allonby Beach was the location for the launch of the new Beach and Explorers Guide to the Solway Cumbrian Coast yesterday. Solway Firth Partnership has worked with the Solway Coast AONB, Allerdale Borough Council and Copeland Borough Council to come up with a colourful, easy to use guide. It h...
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If you find yourself taking a stroll along the Solway near Powillimount this Sunday have a look and see what fossils you can find! Yet another amazing feature the Solway has to offer!
#SolwaySunday #solwayfirth #solway #solwaycoast #solwaysmileproject
#SolwaySunday #solwayfirth #solway #solwaycoast #solwaysmileproject
BIG RED BUS ALERT!
Join us and our bus driver for the day, Dave!
On Friday the 30th August we will be visiting the English Solway Coast to talk to you about marine planning and your vision for the Solway!
We'll be at;
• Silloth Waterfront car park: 10.00am to 12.30pm
• Allonby Beach car park: 1.00pm to 4.00pm
• Maryport Harbourside (opposite the Aquarium): 4.30pm to 6.30pm
Come and Talk to Us About Your Coast and Sea (not a wedding)!
#solwayfirth #solwaycoast #solwaysmileproject #sfp
Join us and our bus driver for the day, Dave!
On Friday the 30th August we will be visiting the English Solway Coast to talk to you about marine planning and your vision for the Solway!
We'll be at;
• Silloth Waterfront car park: 10.00am to 12.30pm
• Allonby Beach car park: 1.00pm to 4.00pm
• Maryport Harbourside (opposite the Aquarium): 4.30pm to 6.30pm
Come and Talk to Us About Your Coast and Sea (not a wedding)!
#solwayfirth #solwaycoast #solwaysmileproject #sfp
Carbon Capture, Storage, and Utilisation
Whilst the use of renewable energy sources can reduce carbon emissions they cannot remove the existing emissions from the atmosphere. That is a problem that carbon capture aims to deal with; it does this by either filtering the carbon out of the air or by cleaning out the emissions from biomass power plants. There are currently two proposals as to what can be done with this captured carbon dioxide; the first is to store it under ground in large caverns or old oil and gas wells, and the other is to try and utilise the captured emissions and to make things out of it.
Pros (storage):
-can store large volumes of emissions
-can draw down a large amount emission in a short amount of time
Pros (utilisation):
-provides a use for the captured material
-can be used as a way to make the system more financially
viable
Cons (storage):
-no financial incentive for construction
-concerns about leaks from large storage facilities
Cons (utilisation):
-can only capture a small amount of the total emissions
-there are more cost effective ways to get these materials
https://fans.vote/vote/ACzABonYGQ4/smile-project/what-are-your-thoughts-about-the-use-of-the-solway-for-carbon-capture-utilisation-and-storage
Whilst the use of renewable energy sources can reduce carbon emissions they cannot remove the existing emissions from the atmosphere. That is a problem that carbon capture aims to deal with; it does this by either filtering the carbon out of the air or by cleaning out the emissions from biomass power plants. There are currently two proposals as to what can be done with this captured carbon dioxide; the first is to store it under ground in large caverns or old oil and gas wells, and the other is to try and utilise the captured emissions and to make things out of it.
Pros (storage):
-can store large volumes of emissions
-can draw down a large amount emission in a short amount of time
Pros (utilisation):
-provides a use for the captured material
-can be used as a way to make the system more financially
viable
Cons (storage):
-no financial incentive for construction
-concerns about leaks from large storage facilities
Cons (utilisation):
-can only capture a small amount of the total emissions
-there are more cost effective ways to get these materials
https://fans.vote/vote/ACzABonYGQ4/smile-project/what-are-your-thoughts-about-the-use-of-the-solway-for-carbon-capture-utilisation-and-storage
Happy Sunday!
Look at this stunning picture from a gloriously sunny day at Balcary!
Doesn't it make you want to picnic beside the sea?
#SolwaySunday #solwayfirth #solwaycoast #solwaysmileproject #Balcary
Look at this stunning picture from a gloriously sunny day at Balcary!
Doesn't it make you want to picnic beside the sea?
#SolwaySunday #solwayfirth #solwaycoast #solwaysmileproject #Balcary
A few shots this week for your Solway Sunday post!
The first, a beautiful shot out to the Irish Sea, followed by a look at what lies on the coastline, and a fraction of the litter collected.
This is a SCRAPbook listed location at Claymoddie cleaned by Solway Coastwise and incredible volunteers!
Why not get involved with a local beach clean or pick up a few pieces of litter while out for your weekend walk?
#SolwaySunday #solwayfirth #solway #solwaycoast #solwaysmileproject
The first, a beautiful shot out to the Irish Sea, followed by a look at what lies on the coastline, and a fraction of the litter collected.
This is a SCRAPbook listed location at Claymoddie cleaned by Solway Coastwise and incredible volunteers!
Why not get involved with a local beach clean or pick up a few pieces of litter while out for your weekend walk?
#SolwaySunday #solwayfirth #solway #solwaycoast #solwaysmileproject
If you haven't had a chance to look at our newsletter - the Solway Firth Partnership has recently created a 'Cumbria Good Beach Guide'
This guide can help you on your Solway adventures by identifying beaches, describing their features, and providing other helpful information.
Here is a picture from exploration off the Cumbria coast in preparation for this guide in lovely Port Carlisle!
#SolwaySunday #solwayfirth #solway #solwaycoast #solwaysmileproject
This guide can help you on your Solway adventures by identifying beaches, describing their features, and providing other helpful information.
Here is a picture from exploration off the Cumbria coast in preparation for this guide in lovely Port Carlisle!
#SolwaySunday #solwayfirth #solway #solwaycoast #solwaysmileproject
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