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Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre

Perpetuus Energy and the Isle of Wight Council have signed a joint venture to develop a world leading tidal array demonstration site and development centre in the UK.

It received consents on and off shore and when fully operational, tidal stream turbines will be installed in the fast moving tidal currents to the south of the Isle of Wight to generate electricity.

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Ventnor Enhancement Fund voluntary gardening work

12, August 2024·2 min read

PTEC: Final days for public comments on proposed changes to planning conditions for tidal energy project

PTEC's Flowers Brook development stirs controversy with proposed planning changes

8, August 2024·4 min read

Letter: PTEC should face proper scrutiny for shifting stance on Ventnor project conditions

This reader is challenging modifications to the PTEC tidal power project, emphasising a need to uphold environmental safeguards

Point of view of someone in the sea looking out to the sunset

5, August 2024·2 min read

Tidal energy project set to begin in Ventnor with PTEC at the helm this autumn (updated)

PTEC is gearing up for the onshore construction of Ventnor's tidal energy centre

Orbital 02 turbine at EMEC Credit Orbital Marine Power

22, September 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight’s tidal potential: PTEC eyes Autumn 2024 for construction start date

PTEC confirms upcoming Flowersbrook tidal energy project start in Autumn 2024, revitalising regional interest

6, December 2021·2 min read

Perpetuus Tidal Energy: Isle of Wight planners recommend approval for onshore elements

Officers say, on balance, the economic, environmental and social benefits of the proposed development would outweigh any temporary adverse impacts

18, November 2021·1 min read

Year 8 pupils learn about the potential of tidal stream energy

Head of Science at the Island Free School said the Year 8 pupils were highly impressed with the amount of power a turbine can generate

30, September 2021·1 min read

Letter: Tidal energy centre will be a crucial step forward for the UK and the Isle of Wight

The Chairman of PTEC says their project will be "a turning point, not just for the Islanders of today, but for generations to come"

9, September 2021·1 min read

PTEC caught up in sale being investigated after Gov Minister’s Notice citing ‘national security’ (Updated)

PTEC, the company hoping to build a tidal energy centre off the South of the Isle of Wight, are caught up in a sale being officially examined after a government Minister issued an ‘intervention notice’ on grounds of national security.

9, September 2021·3 min read

Letter: Too many unknowns about tidal energy project to alter the coast forever

This reader believes there are too many unknowns around the PTEC project and that the development application should be put to one side

18, August 2021·2 min read

Lapsed plans for onshore tidal energy substation revised and resubmitted

Planning permission has lapsed for the onshore tidal energy substation at Flowersbrook, so new plans have been submitted

2, June 2021·1 min read

Opposition to PTEC tidal energy project reignited as planning application looms

PTEC say the project will harness tidal energy as a renewable, reliable source of electricity, but those opposing the scheme claim it is "unviable" and "greenwash"

2, November 2020·2 min read

European Marine Energy Centre joins forces with PTEC for large-scale tidal energy site off the Isle of Wight

The long-running PTEC story has sprung back into life, on the signing of a new agreement with an Orkney-based company, promising a large-scale tidal energy site off the Isle of Wight. Here are all the new details so far

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