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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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28, September 2020·8 min read

Isle of Wight Scrutiny Committee debate called-in Cabinet decision to extend £1m PTEC loan (updated)

The decision made by the Isle of Wight council Cabinet was called in and debated today. Read News OnTheWight's comprehensive report

24, September 2020·2 min read

Isle of Wight council decision to relax repayment terms for £1m PTEC loan investment called in (updated)

Some members of the Corporate Scrutiny Committee say a Cabinet decision was made without providing information to the committee to scrutinise beforehand. Details within

3, April 2020·1 min read

Isle of Wight council defer decision on tidal centre

The Isle of Wight council were set to approve the further investment to assist with renewal of licences and leases for the tidal energy scheme off the coast of St Catherine's Point

13, March 2020·3 min read

Isle of Wight tidal energy project out of hibernation, as IWC is asked to invest another £244,000

The once controversial tidal energy project - that many people thought had shut down - appears to be coming back to life with the council deciding on whether they will invest £244,000

PTEC-Underwater-turbines - and keplar scheme

12, July 2017·3 min read

PTEC project that council invested £1m in now on hold

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.

15, November 2016·2 min read

PTEC announce partnership with two tidal turbine manufacturers

The Isle of Wight tidal energy generation project announces their first partnerships with two global tidal turbine manufacturers.

20, April 2016·1 min read

Council leader says tidal scheme is good news for the Isle of Wight

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.

20, April 2016·2 min read

Controversial tidal power scheme gets approval

The scheme was strongly opposed by residents on the south coast of the Isle of Wight, but is being hailed as a world-leading scheme that will put Isle of Wight on the map.

8, September 2015·2 min read

PTEC confirm tidal energy towers will be 9m above water

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.

10, June 2015·2 min read

Council approve plans for tidal energy substation at Flowersbrook

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.

9, June 2015·1 min read

Live: Follow the Planning Committee’s debate on PTEC application

Follow what the planning committee members have to say about the PTEC Flowersbrok application from the comfort of your home or office.

9, June 2015·1 min read

Residents turn out to show opposition to Flowersbrook development (video)

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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