Swansea Bay tidal lagoon gets planning consent

Planning consent has been granted for the construction of the world’s first tidal lagoon. It is a step further towards a low carbon, home grown energy mix.

The permission covers the installation of turbines on a six mile horseshoe shaped sea wall around Swansea Bay in Wales. It could generate around 500 GWh per year of low carbon electricity.

Energy and Climate Change and Wales Office Minister Lord Bourne said:

“We need more clean and home-grown sources of energy, which will help to reduce our reliance on foreign fossil fuels. Low carbon energy projects like the tidal lagoon in Swansea Bay could bring investment, support local jobs and help contribute to the Welsh economy and Swansea area.” The project will also be subject to the Contracts for Difference negotiations.