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PTEC confirms upcoming Flowersbrook tidal energy project start in Autumn 2024, revitalising regional interest
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This reader believes there are too many unknowns around the PTEC project and that the development application should be put to one side
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Planning permission has lapsed for the onshore tidal energy substation at Flowersbrook, so new plans have been submitted
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Without the "financial support mechanism" in place, officers say it would be unwise to move forward with the scheme, so the Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre (PTEC) which promised skilled jobs and renewable energy is on hold. It's unclear whether the council will ever see the return of their £1m unsecured loan.
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Leader of the Isle of Wight council says the state-of-the-art scheme will put the Island at the forefront of green energy production and development in England and Wales.
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Flowersbrook is a very special part of the Isle of Wight and is looking gorgeous at the moment. Thanks to Les Lockhart for this shot he added to our Flickr Group.
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Follow the discussions and debate at the Planning Committee meeting from the comfort of your home or office from 4pm today.
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The MMO has accepted an amendment to the current license application under consideration for use of the area off St Catherine’s on the south coast of the Isle of Wight to test tidal energy schemes.
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Despite local opposition and a 1,700 petition objecting to the plans, five of the seven committee members were satisfied with the information provided by the officers.
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Follow what the planning committee members have to say about the PTEC Flowersbrok application from the comfort of your home or office.
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Seven members of the planning committee attended the site of the proposed onshore elements of the Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre visit on Friday morning last week. They'll be making their decision on the application later today. There's a video to watch too.
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The Isle of Wight council planning committee will be considering the onshore elements of the Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre next Tuesday.
