A major tidal project off Anglesey will benefit from £31 million of funding in what is likely to be the last large grant from the EU’s regional funding programme.
Climate Change Minister Julie James confirmed the funding would be given to Menter Môn for the Morlais infrastructure project.
The Morlais Infrastructure development aims to further the development of tidal power generation technologies by providing grid connectivity.
An Advisory Group is being established to oversee the development and delivery of the work, with a membership that includes representatives from the Natural Resources Wales, Welsh Government, JNCC, environmental NGOs, the Isle of Anglesey County Council, and tidal stream developers. Anticipated EMMP delivery partners include Bangor University, Swansea University and SMRU Consulting, strengthening links between the research, energy and innovation sectors.
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