Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre (PTEC) is an important project to harness tidal energy as a renewable, reliable source of electricity.
Placing tidal turbines in the sea off the south coast of the Isle of Wight will generate enough clean electricity to power thousands of homes.
The project achieved full consent in 2016 but has since been delayed by a change in government policy. Now, backed by a partnership with the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC), funding from TIGER (Tidal Stream Industry Energiser) and anticipated new government support, PTEC plans to be operational by 2025.
A planning application for the onshore elements of the project will be submitted to the Isle of Wight council in the coming months. If consent is granted, construction work is anticipated to commence in 2023, with plans for the project to be fully operational by 2025.
Chairman of PTEC, Rob Stevens, said:
“This project will further strengthen the UK’s global leadership in tidal power and strengthen the Island of Wight’s maritime economy with investment and jobs. Once established it will put the Island at the forefront of sustainable marine energy innovation to further enhance its reputation as a marine industry hub.”
The project is set to generate energy for at least 15 years, resulting in long term investment and revenues which will boost the economy both nationally and locally.
As PTEC prepares to finalise its plans it is seeking the community’s views on its proposals. People can find out more about the proposals and provide feedback by visiting the project website, perpetuustidal.com.
2 webinars are also being held for members of the public to hear directly from the project team and ask any questions. Pre-bookable telephone appointments are also available. To secure a place, call 0800 470 3745, email [email protected] or write to FREEPOST PTEC.
Wait for it all the moaning and nimbys. Great chance for us to use what we have on our doorstep.
100% agreed. The island has the chance to lead the world in demonstrating clean sustainable energy. David Green believed this and the IOW councils lies are what lead to him taking his own life. And yet still no one has been held accountable.
Please enlighten us.
We have oil on our doorstep too .use that too.
Are you happy for them to drill for oil next to your house probably not.oil is old school and not good for the environment we need to be forward thinking.i guess coal and petrol is your thing. If you have children think of there future not of your self.
Oil is the cause of the climate crisis, read the science , the latest information not the stupid denialist rubbish from a decade ago.
I have always thought that tidal power is the obvious way to go for large parts of the whole world. The sun doesn’t always shine for solar power, the wind doesn’t always blow for wind power, but the tide always ebbs and flows twice a day so can provide a constant source of power. Strong flowing rivers can be used in the same way for hydro power.
Great idea will it be thousands of homes on the island that are powered by this though???