Source: Channel Islands – States of Alderney
Press Release
Date: 26th March 2025
Alderney’s Marine Resource Potential
The States of Guernsey’s Policy & Resources Offshore Wind Sub-Committee has released its Policy Letter, indicating that there is significant value of the Guernsey seabed as an asset to be developed for the export of energy from a wind farm development.
The initial Guernsey evaluation indicates a resource of some 1.27 GW with, potentially, significant value. Work by Alderney’s Marine Working Group, a sub-committee of the Policy & Finance Committee, indicates that Alderney has a similar sized resource with similar potential to the west of the Island.
Further details can be found on the States of Guernsey website on the following link:
The Marine Working Group’s lead Bill Abel said that:
Alderney’s Marine Working Group has had, positive, initial discussions with representatives of the Guernsey Offshore Wind Sub-Committee as to Alderney’s involvement in the next phases of Guernsey’s work on the development of offshore wind resources.
Mr Abel added:
“We thank the Guernsey Offshore Wind Sub-Committee for reaching out and considering Alderney’s inclusion in the next phases of their work as there is significant value for Alderney and the Bailiwick, with both Islands working together, and look forward to further discussions.
The potential benefits to the Island are recognised. These will not only be realised from the revenues related to the use of its tidal and wind marine resources but will also bring development and jobs to the Island emphasising that commercial harbour and airport facilities are essential for our future.”
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