Mooring in tidal flow at EMEC. Photo by Colin Keldie.

  • 2013 - 2016

    30MW project consented

    30MW fully consented for Contract for Difference (CfD) AR2 delivery.

  • 2016

    Project suspended

    CfD support withdrawn from tidal stream energy.

  • 2020 - 2021

    Project reinstated

    Government support returns. Project reinstated and reconsented in partnership with EMEC.

  • 2021

    EMEC feasibility study

    Isle of Wight and English Channel have significant resources for effective, continuous, predictable power.

  • 2022

    PTEC & Orbital Marine Power partnership

    Agreement secured to deliver 20MW, eligible for CfD contracts.

  • 2023 - Present

    Delivering predictable power for the future

    Preparation for future CfD rounds, transition from site developer to build-own-operator, further project development and funding.