Martin Edlund to the BBC: “Tidal energy is the new coal industry for Wales”
BBC Wales today reports on Minesto and the Welsh marine energy sector. It stresses the huge potential for tidal energy in the UK and emphasise that although the industry receives substantial support from the Welsh Government, revenue support mechanisms from the UK Government is lacking.The Welsh Government is quoted saying it is “time for the UK Government to rethink their energy policy.” Minesto and its North Wales operations is highlighted in the report, with CEO Dr Martin Edlund telling the BBC: "If you look at the potential of tidal energy for Wales, this is the new coal industry,