Renewable energy exports on cards

Thursday 23rd June 2011, 11:30AM BST.

Nick Clegg AMBITIOUS plans to export renewable energy from Guernsey to the UK are being taken forward at the highest levels.

The island would form part of an All Islands Approach to energy resources with the rest of the British Isles – including Wales, Scotland and Ireland – as the regions strive to make the most of their natural resources.

The island has some of the most powerful tides in the world and could generate excess energy that would be sent down the cable link to France and then on to the UK or elsewhere in Europe.

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg (pictured) has insisted that exploiting renewable energy opportunities together was a huge part of rebalancing the economy.

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PW Fudgedonut

June 23, 2011 at 2:21 pm

Please note Deputies,
If you decide to go ahead with this long term strategy and fantastic idea, it may cost a bit now but you are guarding our grandchildren and their childrens futures…

GET IT RIGHT FIRST TIME EH?

Meausure twice cut once.

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Beanjar

June 24, 2011 at 9:58 am

Wave and tidal energy has to be the way ahead, particularly for the Channel Islands. I’m all in favour of encouraging exploitation of this huge natural resource but the States needs proper controls right from the outset regarding licensing and care for the environment. Lets ensure the island gets sufficient financial benefit from this without ruining the scenery.

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