TheCork-based outfit aims to hand in a consent application for the development tothe UK Crown Estate by the end of the year for a £200m ($331m) pilot phase at the site,which  neighbours the European Marine Energy Centre.

Theacquisition of Westray South enlarges DP Energy’s portfolio of tidal powerprojects to 330MW.

“Thisis a very significant development for DP Energy and is a further expression ofour confidence in tidal energy generation as a key component in the portfolioof reliable, predictable and emissions free power sources needed to take usinto a more self-sustainable future,” says DP Energy managing director Simon DePietro, who started the company as an “early stage” wind developer.