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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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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

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

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