Anglesey to farm tidal power
A commercial tidal energy project - one of the world’s first tidal power farms - could be sited off the north west coast of Anglesey, energy giant npower said on 8/2/08.
Working with Marine Current Turbines, a specialist turbines outfit, they planned to crate an installation in The Skerries, off the Island’s north-west coast.
A feasibility study will be launched soon, the firm said, with planning applications submitted in mid-2009. If planning permission is granted, the project aims to connect seven turbines to the National Grid and could be completed by 2011.
Each underwater turbine is capable of generating 1.5 megawatts of power using the tidal streams in the area, capable of providing energy for up to 6,000 homes.It is proposed that the tidal stream project be sited in an area of 25 metre deep open sea known as the Skerries, off the north-west coast of Anglesey, north Wales. The scheme will consist of seven (7) 1.5MW SeaGen turbines, each likely to stand approximately 9 metres above sea level.Previous independent surveys identified the Skerries as an ideal location for a tidal stream project, due to its favourable tidal conditions and natural shelter. The location benefits from good port facilities at Holyhead nearby, proximity to the National Grid facilitating good connection, and good transport links and access, to facilitate construction and maintenance.
The delayed Strangford Lough project is hoped to come on-stream in March.
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