The day following our AGM in Menai Bridge a large group of us were pleased to be hosted by Menter Môn. In particular we were there to see the Anglesey Morlais Tidal Energy project that Menter Môn are bringing to fruition.
The project, near Ynys Lawd (South Stack) is a fine example of a very significant renewable energy project being delivered on time, in budget and genuinely creating long lasting, local, high value jobs and stimulating career opportunities as well as the Welsh language.
The Morlais project is near complettion and will have the capacity to produce 240MW of carbon free electricity. This project is not just putting turbines in the water but also all the infastructure to deliver the energy from the tides right into the Grid.
We are impressed by the attention to the environmental impact of the scheme and the sesisitivity with which the project is managed. It is a centre of excellence for tidal energy production and an example of how we can secure our energy future without the need for combustion of fossil fuels or of developing nuclear.
Menter Môn runs a number of innovative projects across Anglesey and Gwyndd. It is run as a social enterprise and as such is an interesting model for delivering projects on a non profit making basis.
