New website aims to turn the tide on energy in Pembrokeshire (From Milford Mercury)

New website aims to turn the tide on energy in Pembrokeshire

12:07pm Thursday 15th July 2010

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A website has been launched to showcase Pembrokeshire’s expertise in marine renewable energy with the aim of attracting new projects to the area.

The site – www.marine energypembrokeshire.

co.uk – has been set up by the newly established partnership Marine Energy Pembrokeshire (MEP).

It is a one-stop shop for developers looking for contacts and information on consenting requirements, available research and information, and onshore support services. The website, launched by Assembly Minister for environment, sustainability and housing, Jane Davidson, also includes details of projects looking to develop off the county’s shores, including Wave Dragon’s wave energy converter, the tidal stream turbines being developed by Tidal Energy Ltd and the wave energy parks being investigated by Marine Energy Ltd.

MEP hopes to establish Pembrokeshire as a centre of excellence for the development and exploitation of marine generated energy and make a significant contribution to the region’s transition to low carbon and its economic regeneration.

MEP chairman, Dr Miles Willis, said: “The Pembrokeshire coast has tremendous wave and tidal stream potential, the Milford Haven waterway has all the port facilities and road links a developer could need, and grid connections are good.”

“We have a great opportunity here to nurture a high value added-economy by capitalising on an emerging industry, and the new website is designed to highlight to potential developers the vast knowledge, infrastructure and skills we have.”

Ms Davidson added: “Wales has a lot to offer on marine renewables and I welcome MEP’s ambitions to put Pembrokeshire at the forefront of its exploitation in Wales.”

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