This will enable them to produce up to 60 percent more energy. These turbines will power most of the tidal energy projects planned for the Morlais site.
Morlais is located in an area known for its strong tidal currents. The 35 square kilometre site has the potential to generate enough electricity to power over 180,000 homes once fully developed and is one of Europe’s largest consented tidal energy projects.
The Welsh Government has committed to making Wales a world centre of emerging tidal technologies, with this latest announcement aligning with the First Minister's key priorities of building a stronger, greener economy and tackling the climate emergency.
“This investment is a big step forward for Wales' clean energy future” said First Minister Eluned Morgan. “Tidal energy offers reliable, clean power and creates quality jobs in coastal communities where they're needed most. By investing in innovation, we're putting Wales at the forefront of marine energy technology. The improved turbines will explore making tidal energy more practical, helping speed up the global move away from fossil fuels. Following my visit to the international Wind Europe conference in Copenhagen last month, today’s investment shows how serious we are about renewable energy and its important role in meeting our future energy needs.”
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