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Jul 24 - DPC Discusses Inaugural Wave Generator for Gibraltar

dpcThe Government today outlined plans to implement the first in a series of 0.5MW wave generators, in an attempt to move towards renewable energy sources for Gibraltar.

The pilot project, discussed during today’s meeting of the Development and Planning Commission, will be developed at Ammunition jetty, which is located underneath the Dudley Ward Tunnel.

The generator is set to be placed at the end of the pier, surrounded by floats that will transmit the wave power through hydraulic cylinders and through the generator, turning it into energy.

ESG spokesperson Janet Howitt congratulated the Government, insisting that she was excited that Gibraltar ‘is finally moving in this direction’.

The Ministry for Culture expressed concern over the proximity of the project to the potential World Heritage sites of Gorham’s and Vanguard’s caves. Commenting on the issue, Environment Minister Dr. Cortes noted that various sites had been looked at, but this was the most appropriate for the pilot generator. He added that the Government is looking to expand the plant along the eastside reclamation in the future, pending the development of the area.