UK Government reject Swansea tidal lagoon project
The Government has refused to back a “world first” tidal lagoon project to generate clean energy from the tides on cost grounds.
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Welsh secretary could be dubbed ‘Grim Reaper’ over axing of tidal energy lagoon
Welsh Secretary Alun Cairns has told MPs that he would “really like” the Swansea tidal lagoon energy project to go ahead.
Tidal lagoon energy project decision to be announced this week
The Government is set to announce on Wednesday whether it will support a “world first” tidal lagoon energy project, amid speculation it will turn the scheme down.
Welsh first minister promises £200m to secure Swansea tidal lagoon
A £200 million investment package has been promised by the Welsh First Minister in a plea to Westminster not to ditch plans for a tidal lagoon in Swansea.
UK mulls tidal power contract matching Hinkley nuclear deal
U.K. officials are in intensive talks with their Welsh counterparts to kick-start a tidal power plan by copying the controversial contract awarded to Electricite de France SA for its Hinkley Point nuclear power project.
Welsh first minister pledges further support for tidal lagoon energy project
Welsh First Minister Carwyn Jones has committed to providing further "substantial" investment to kick-start the world's first tidal lagoon energy scheme.