Category Archives: SeaGen Skerries Marine Turbines

SeaGen Skerries Update: Geotechnical survey April 2013

Geotechnical survey work is due to be carried out between Anglesey and the Skerries, starting on Tuesday 2nd April 2013 until 7th April 2013 (weather permitting).  This work is being carried out as part of the site investigations for the … Continue reading

Posted in AWJ Updates, Fishery Liaison, SeaGen Skerries Marine Turbines | Leave a comment

SeaGen Update: Current meter recovery

The submarine current meters located between Anglesey and the Skerries are due to be recovered from the sea between Monday 30th April and Wednesday 2nd May.  The recovery of these current meters will be dependent on the weather. The vessel Seekat … Continue reading

Posted in AWJ Updates, Fishery Liaison, SeaGen Skerries Marine Turbines | Leave a comment

SeaGen Update: Current Meter Deployment

Submarine equipment is due to be installed at five locations between Anglesey and the Skerries as part of the SeaGen project.  This notice provides some information about the timing and location of activities. Stainless steel frames containing scientific equipment will … Continue reading

Posted in AWJ Updates, Fishery Liaison, SeaGen Skerries Marine Turbines | Leave a comment

SeaGen Update: Current Meter Deployment

Stainless steel frames containing scientific equipment will be deployed at five locations between Anglesey and the Skerries over the next few days (from today, 28th February to Sunday 4th March). The vessel Seekat C will be installing these frames, and … Continue reading

Posted in AWJ Updates, Fishery Liaison, SeaGen Skerries Marine Turbines | Leave a comment

SeaGen Project Secures Lease from the Crown Estate

Plans by Marine Current Turbines and its project partner RWE npower renewables to install and operate Wales’s first-ever tidal energy farm have moved a step closer with the granting of an Agreement for Lease by The Crown Estate for the … Continue reading

Posted in AWJ Updates, Fishery Liaison, SeaGen Skerries Marine Turbines | Leave a comment

SeaGen Consent Application submitted

Marine Current Turbines Ltd (MCT), in partnership with RWE npower renewables, has today submitted a consent application to install a 10MW array of tidal stream turbines off the North West coast of Anglesey in 2015. The array, consisting of seven … Continue reading

Posted in AWJ Updates, Fishery Liaison, SeaGen Skerries Marine Turbines | Leave a comment

Anglesey Tidal Plan Moves Forward

Marine Current Turbines and its project partner RWE npower renewables hosted an exhibition about its plans to harness the power of the tidal waters off the north-west coast of Anglesey to generate electricity for up to 20% of the Island. … Continue reading

Posted in AWJ Updates, Fishery Liaison, SeaGen Skerries Marine Turbines | Leave a comment