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Tidal Stream

Morlais Demonstration Zone

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West Anglesey Demonstration Zone, proximity of Holy Island, Isle of Anglesey

Morlais Demonstration Zone is a 240 MW tidal stream project in Wales. The applicant or operator on record is Menter Mon Morlais. It is recorded as under construction since February 2022. The determining authority is Welsh Government (NSIP), reference DNS/3234121.…

Under Construction
Official register: July 2026

Recorded status: Under Construction. Source record updated 2026-02-23.

Registered planning capacity; not measured generation.

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240.000 MW
Registered Capacity

πŸ“‹ Project Overview

Morlais Demonstration Zone is a 240 MW tidal stream project in Wales. The applicant or operator on record is Menter Mon Morlais. It is recorded as under construction since February 2022. The determining authority is Welsh Government (NSIP), reference DNS/3234121.

Site Schematic

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Schematic diagram β€” not to scale. Illustrative layout based on project specifications.

πŸ”§ Technical Specifications

Capacity (MW)240.000 MW

πŸ”Œ Grid Connection & Infrastructure

🏒 Development & Ownership

DeveloperMenter Mon Morlais
Owner / operatorMenter Mon Morlais
Year consented2021
Construction started2022
LocationWest Anglesey Demonstration Zone, proximity of Holy Island, Isle of Anglesey
RegionWales
Coordinates53.3036974Β°N, 4.7192144Β°W

Additional published register fields

Registered technologyTidal Stream
CfD Allocation RoundAR7a
CfD Capacity (MW)18.5

πŸ“… Project Timeline

2019-09-16
2021-12-01
2022-02-28