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Written question asked by Ruth Jones (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 April 2026 (named day). It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Monday, 20 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Tidal Power: Ynys Môn

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department taking to support delivery of the Morlais tidal stream project in Anglesey.

Answer

The UK Government supports the Morlais tidal stream project primarily through the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, our main mechanism for supporting low‑carbon electricity generation. Tidal stream projects deployed at Morlais have secured CfD contracts through recent allocation rounds, providing long‑term revenue certainty and supporting deployment from 2026 onwards. The Government has also maintained ringfenced budgets for tidal stream in successive CfD rounds, recognising the UK’s global leadership in this emerging technology.

Responsibility for the Morlais site infrastructure and its development sits with the Welsh Government, which has provided equity and regional funding.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
127122
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Tidal power Ynys Môn
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk