Written question asked by Earl of Caithness (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 October 2009.
Energy: Tidal Generation
- Question
- To ask Her Majesty's Government what recent discussions they have had with the Crown Estate regarding the current round of licensing of the Pentland Firth for tidal energy; and why the results of the licensing round have been delayed until February 2010.
- Answer
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The officials in the department are in regular contact with the Crown Estate on issues relating to marine energy and the Crown Estate is participating in the development of the marine action plan which the Government announced as part of the UK renewable energy strategy. It is for the Crown Estate to decide when it announces the results of the Pentland Firth licensing round, taking into account progress of negotiations with prospective developers prior to award of agreement to lease. I understand that the Earl of Caithness has been advised by the Crown Estate that its programme is on schedule to deliver 700 MW of energy by 2020.
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- Reference
- 5751; 713 c154WA
- Session
- 2008-09
- Subjects
- Crown Estate Licensing Tidal power North Sea
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