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Permits are being sought to test a tidal energy generator in the waters around Alderney.
Spiralis Energy is a startup company who wants to test one of its ‘Axial Skelter’ power generating screws, a device which sits just below the surface of the water.
“We are very interested in this proposal and await full details for discussion within our other committees,” said Policy and Finance Chairman, Nigel Vooght.
“This is an opportunity for Alderney to use a small part of its tidal resources to show that Alderney is open for business as a tidal energy test site.”
Support has been given in principle by the P&F Committee for using Alderney’s waters and it has now asked for a more detailed presentation.
The generator is also being tested in the Orkney Islands, and Alderney will set a fee for use of its waters.
In a statement the States of Alderney said: “As well as commercial and assembly space, Spiralis will seek business services and local recruitment and if the trial is successful, it will also consider setting up a local branch company and providing clean energy into the Alderney grid at a low price.”
You can watch a video of the screw in operation below:
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