#Project erebus license#

Mike Scott, project managing director at Blue Gem Wind, said: “We welcome the decision from Welsh ministers to grant the necessary planning consents for project Erebus and have been working with Planning and Environment Decisions Wales and other key stakeholders since 2019 to develop a project that is sympathetic to the natural environment and minimises impacts to local communities and stakeholders. “I urge the UK Government to do its part through the Contracts for Difference process to drive the industry forward by working with the Erebus team to secure the first floating offshore wind project in Welsh waters, bringing jobs and green energy to our communities.”

#Project erebus license#

“In determining the marine license and the planning consents, the Welsh Government and our partners in Natural Resources Wales have enabled this project to move forward to apply for subsidy support from the UK Government. “The Erebus project has the potential to show the world that Wales and the Celtic Sea can deliver renewable energy alongside the sustainable management of our marine resources. Read more: Plans for new wind farm in Welsh town being consideredīlue Gem Wind, the joint venture between TotalEnergies and Simply Blue Group, is currently on target to begin operating the 100MW Erebus project in 2026.įirst Minister Mark Drakeford said: “We are ambitious for the floating offshore wind sector in Wales – we believe it has the potential to deliver sustainable sources of energy into the future and it is also a once-in-a-generation opportunity to open up new markets for local suppliers and to create thousands of high-quality jobs in Wales.

The project could transform the way the UK powers its homes and businesses, as future phases of the development could realise an additional 20GW of renewable energy. Project Erebus is a part of an energy development in the Celtic Sea, which will generate enough power for four million homes.

The project will contribute to the Welsh Government’s energy targets and improve energy security by moving away from an energy system dependent on expensive fossil fuels. Project Erebus Breeding Bird Survey Client: Bluegem Project/Proposal No: 2923 Version: 1.0 Date. The Welsh Government said that floating offshore wind farms will create thousands of high-quality, long-term jobs and give Wales the 'first-mover' advantage. Project Erebus has been granted by the Welsh Government, which will house seven 14MW turbines on floating platforms and provide enough low-carbon energy to power 93,000 homes. Project Erebus will house 7 next-generation 14MW turbines on floating platforms, providing enough low carbon energy to power 93,000 homes. Wales’ first floating windfarm is to be built 40km off the coast of Pembrokeshire.