Monday, 5 November 2007

Between the Broadsheets

The world's first deep-sea tidal-energy farm will be built off the Welsh coast next year to provide electricity for 5,000 homes. Eight underwater turbines, each 25 metres long and 15 metres high, are to be installed on the sea bottom off St David's peninsula in Pembrokeshire, South Wales - The Times

Reforms to the planning system that will accelerate improvements to the country's energy infrastructure - and reduce the chances of the lights going out - will be announced in the Queen's Speech tomorrow, the secretary of State for Business has told the Times. The changes are being proposed during increased concern about Britain's ability to keep the lights on as ageing coal-fired and nuclear power stations are being closed and developers are encountering local objections to new energy infrastructure, including gas storage facilities and wind farms - The Times

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