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Energy Union Connections Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon Construct a 'proof of concept' tidal Yes Seeking consents and 0.9 Need a Development Consent Order, with the UK
and production Tidal Lagoon (Swansea lagoon in Swansea Bay between the finalising funding Government likely to determine the development in
Bay) Plc a ports of Swansea and Neath. It could March 2014 and seabed lease, though a leasing round
Special have capacity to produce up to 240MW is expected to close in September 2015. Potential
Purpose (possibly up to 320MW) of renewable financing gap, with options being explored by the
Vehicle energy utilising the tidal range. implmenting agency.
created by Government has announced it will start
Tidal Lagoon closer discussions with Swansea Bay Further gaps around associated development required
Power. tidal lagoon to establish whether a to ensure Wales optimises the benefits from the project
potential project at Swansea Bay is and also positions itself to develop expertise required
value for money and affordable for for future projects in the UK and wider.
consumers.
Energy Union Energy Industrial BIS Support for companies, particularly No Not yet launched 1.0 0.5 Exemptions from carbon taxes for energy intensive
Efficiency in energy those that are energy intensive to invest industries do not solve the long term issue of
Buildings efficiency to improve their energy efficiency and maintaining competitiveness while meeting carbon
environmental standards beyond current reduction targets. This would encourage investment in
minimum legal requirements. longer term, sustainable solutions.
Energy Union Connections Security of DETI/Regula Procurement of generating capacity to Yes Scoping options 0.1 0.1 Barriers - Appropriate financing structures. Impact on
and Production Supply for tor/System secure adequate generation margin consumer bills. Isolated market with limited
Northern Operator between 2016 and 2021 interconnection
Ireland
Energy Union Connections Security of DETI/Regula Delivery of interconnection Yes Planning 0.3 0.1 Lack of certainty in government plans. Weak/uncertain
and Production Supply for tor/System regulatory environment. Lack of appropriate financing
Northern Operator structures. Impact on consumer bills. Sector specific
Ireland - post- barriers - opposition to transmission infrastructure
2021
Energy Union Connections Smart Grid DETI/Regula Potential support for existing Project of No Project developers 0.1 0.1 Lack of appropriate financing structures
and Production tor Common Interest seeking substantial awaiting CEF decision
funding under Connecting Europe
Facility - project is scalable and flexible
Energy Union Connections Fast-start DETI/Regula Procurement of faster start OCGTs to No Understand that 0.1 0.1 Lack of certainty over demand and revenues from
and Production generation tor/System complement higher wind penetration discussions are investment. Impact on consumer bills. Investment in
Operator progressing between fossil fuel plant potentially inconsistent with direction of
respective Regulatory travel of European Union energy policy ambitions
Authorities and
Transmission System
Operators in Single
Electricity Market
and production Tidal Lagoon (Swansea lagoon in Swansea Bay between the finalising funding Government likely to determine the development in
Bay) Plc a ports of Swansea and Neath. It could March 2014 and seabed lease, though a leasing round
Special have capacity to produce up to 240MW is expected to close in September 2015. Potential
Purpose (possibly up to 320MW) of renewable financing gap, with options being explored by the
Vehicle energy utilising the tidal range. implmenting agency.
created by Government has announced it will start
Tidal Lagoon closer discussions with Swansea Bay Further gaps around associated development required
Power. tidal lagoon to establish whether a to ensure Wales optimises the benefits from the project
potential project at Swansea Bay is and also positions itself to develop expertise required
value for money and affordable for for future projects in the UK and wider.
consumers.
Energy Union Energy Industrial BIS Support for companies, particularly No Not yet launched 1.0 0.5 Exemptions from carbon taxes for energy intensive
Efficiency in energy those that are energy intensive to invest industries do not solve the long term issue of
Buildings efficiency to improve their energy efficiency and maintaining competitiveness while meeting carbon
environmental standards beyond current reduction targets. This would encourage investment in
minimum legal requirements. longer term, sustainable solutions.
Energy Union Connections Security of DETI/Regula Procurement of generating capacity to Yes Scoping options 0.1 0.1 Barriers - Appropriate financing structures. Impact on
and Production Supply for tor/System secure adequate generation margin consumer bills. Isolated market with limited
Northern Operator between 2016 and 2021 interconnection
Ireland
Energy Union Connections Security of DETI/Regula Delivery of interconnection Yes Planning 0.3 0.1 Lack of certainty in government plans. Weak/uncertain
and Production Supply for tor/System regulatory environment. Lack of appropriate financing
Northern Operator structures. Impact on consumer bills. Sector specific
Ireland - post- barriers - opposition to transmission infrastructure
2021
Energy Union Connections Smart Grid DETI/Regula Potential support for existing Project of No Project developers 0.1 0.1 Lack of appropriate financing structures
and Production tor Common Interest seeking substantial awaiting CEF decision
funding under Connecting Europe
Facility - project is scalable and flexible
Energy Union Connections Fast-start DETI/Regula Procurement of faster start OCGTs to No Understand that 0.1 0.1 Lack of certainty over demand and revenues from
and Production generation tor/System complement higher wind penetration discussions are investment. Impact on consumer bills. Investment in
Operator progressing between fossil fuel plant potentially inconsistent with direction of
respective Regulatory travel of European Union energy policy ambitions
Authorities and
Transmission System
Operators in Single
Electricity Market
