{"id":3310,"date":"2025-02-06T10:01:15","date_gmt":"2025-02-06T10:01:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mentermon.com\/?post_type=newyddion&p=3310"},"modified":"2025-02-06T10:01:15","modified_gmt":"2025-02-06T10:01:15","slug":"prosiect-ynni-llanw-yn-y-gogledd-yn-ehangu-i-gefnogi-twf-gwyrdd","status":"publish","type":"newyddion","link":"https:\/\/www.mentermon.com\/en\/newyddion\/prosiect-ynni-llanw-yn-y-gogledd-yn-ehangu-i-gefnogi-twf-gwyrdd\/","title":{"rendered":"Major north Wales tidal energy project expands to support green growth"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welsh Government backing has been given to what will become the largest consented tidal energy project in Europe.<\/p>\n

Owned and managed by Ynys M\u00f4n social enterprise Menter M\u00f4n, the Morlais tidal scheme is the first of its kind anywhere in the world and will be operational from 2026. The Welsh Government has taken an \u00a38m equity stake in the project to ensure progress.<\/p>\n

The Anglesey site has the potential to generate enough energy for up to 180,000 typical Welsh households, offering a unique \u2018plug and play\u2019 model for developers of tidal energy devices. This will help reduce costs as they scale up operations to generate clean electricity.<\/p>\n

The Welsh Government investment will help fund the Cydnerth phase of the project, which will see the grid connection strengthened at Parc Cybi, Holyhead.<\/p>\n

Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning, Rebecca Evans, said:<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to make Wales a world centre for emerging tidal technologies and we\u2019re off to a good start on several fronts.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur investment will support Menter M\u00f4n Morlais to scale up capacity, and develop an industrial cluster for tidal energy and innovation in North Wales, whilst delivering jobs and growth through its pioneering technology, keeping the value local.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis will further benefit clean energy suppliers of all sizes and position Wales at the forefront of the energy transition.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dafydd Gruffydd, Managing Director of Menter M\u00f4n said:<\/p>\n

\u201cWe welcome the Minister\u2019s announcement, which strengthens our ability to deliver clean energy and local jobs through the Morlais project. This funding supports our vision to position North Wales as a leader in tidal energy innovation, creating opportunities for growth and collaboration across the region.\u201d<\/p>\n

John Idris Jones, Chair of Menter M\u00f4n Morlais Ltd added:<\/p>\n

\u201cThis funding demonstrates the Welsh Government\u2019s commitment to renewable energy and the significant role tidal power can play in our energy future. By supporting projects like Morlais, we are not only unlocking the potential of our natural resources but also laying the foundation for a resilient, green economy in North Wales.\u201d<\/p>\n

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