Morlais invites Expressions of Interest from tidal developers

This is the first step in the process that will see a range of tidal arrays producing up to 30 megawatts each in the 35 square kilometre zone.

Morlais is managed by Menter Môn which was appointed as the leaseholder by The Crown Estate in 2014. Gerallt Llewelyn, the Menter Mon Managing Director, explained “Our role is to make the Morlais zone attractive to developers. We intend to do this by pursuing wholesale consent and providing grid infrastructure” he continued “If we are successful we are confident that Morlais will be one of the most sought after tidal energy sites in the world”

Morlais has engaged widely with tidal developers from all over the globe and have been working close with the Welsh Government in order to generate interest in the Anglesey site.  The expression of interest will be the first opportunity for developers to officially register their interest in deploying in the zone. This will be followed by a full application process in early 2016.

The Minister for Economy, Science and Transport, Edwina Hart said: “I welcome the progress being made by Morlais in encouraging and supporting this important sector of the Welsh economy. The Welsh Government is fully committed to seeing a thriving community of marine energy businesses operating off the coast of Wales and this is an important step forward in achieving that.”

Tidal developers eager to register their interest are invited to contact the Morlais team through leasing@morlaisenergy.com.  They will then be able to access the expression of interest and all supporting documents.