Author Archives: Jim Andrews

Gwynt y Môr Wind Farm: Survey Operations on Site

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Jim Andrews

Survey operations that are due to start on the Gwynt y Môr windfarm site on 4th April 2011. The work is due to be carried out by the MV Lia.  She will be towing underwater sensors up to 100m astern … Continue reading →

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SeaGen Consent Application submitted

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Jim Andrews

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 →

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Gwynt y Môr Wind Farm: Notice of upcoming activity

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Jim Andrews

Survey work is due to be carried out in the Gwynt y Môr wind farm area later this month.  We attach a map showing the location of the proposed works (here).  The details of the operation are as follows:- PanGeo Subsea … Continue reading →

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WHVDC Public Information Events

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Jim Andrews

National Grid and SP Transmission are holding public consultation events to explain the Western HVDC Link project, answers questions and to gather views. The drop-in events will be held on the following days: Monday 7th February Town Council Offices, Quay … Continue reading →

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Plans unveiled for subsea power cable from Scotland to England and Wales

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Jim Andrews

National Grid and ScottishPower Transmission (SP Transmission) are inviting local people to comment on plans for a new 2000 megawatt subsea power cable that will bring renewable energy from Scotland to England and Wales. The companies are working together to … Continue reading →

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Anglesey Tidal Plan Moves Forward

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Jim Andrews

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 →

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