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Huhne approves Deltastream project

4 Apr 11 A tidal energy project off the Pembrokeshire coast has been given planning approval by the government.

The Deltastream generator will sit on the seabed
The Deltastream generator will sit on the seabed

Tidal Energy’s ‘Deltastream’ device will provide green electricity to the local distribution network during its 12 month test period, with the potential to power up to 1,000 homes.

As previously reported, the Deltastream device is a nominal 1.2MW unit which sits on the seabed without the need for a positive anchoring system, generating electricity from three separate horizontal axis turbines mounted on a common frame.

It will be constructed on shore and then transported and installed on the seabed 1.2km offshore in Ramsey Sound.

Energy and climate change secretary Chris Huhne said: “The UK’s great marine heritage and our engineering genius make the potential for wave and tidal energy here vast. We must make the most of our natural marine resource, not just to cut our emissions, but to boost energy security and create jobs.

“I wish Tidal Energy the best of luck with testing their Deltastream device off Wales. This is exactly the kind of innovative and exciting project I want to see more of.”

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