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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.

Below are article about Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre.

1, March 2012·9 min read

Budget Speech Made By Cllr David Pugh

VB reproduce David Pugh's notes for his speech made at the full council budget meeting last night.

10, March 2015·1 min read

UKIP candidate speaks out against proposed tidal energy centre

The IW UKIP prospective parliamentary candidate, Iain McKie, expresses concern that the Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre "may not necessarily have the right skills available".

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

27, February 2013·3 min read

The Diary of a Youth MP

Robert reports back from the January Youth Council meeting

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.

13, August 2012·1 min read

‘Tidal power not wind power’ says council leader David Pugh

Cllr David Pugh blogs on the Conservative Home website about tidal power over wind power

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, 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

10, November 2011·2 min read

Doug Morrison, Solent LEP Chair, On The Politics Show

Chair of the Solent LEP was on the Politics Show on Sunday talking about the unsuccessful bids for the Island.

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"

17, January 2014·3 min read

Better Ferry Campaign: A look at what the campaign is hoping to achieve

OnTheWight takes a detailed look at the aims and claims of the Better Ferry Campaign and who is behind it.

7, January 2015·1 min read

Council responds to call for longer to comment on beauty spot planning app

OnTheWight asked the Isle of Wight council whether planning officers would consider extending the consultation period after residents continue to experience problems with documents not being available on the council's Website for over a week.

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