Peel Energy today said it has made a “major step” forward in selecting a preferred scheme for generating electricity from the tides within the Mersey Estuary. The announcement follows the results of a feasibility study completed by Drivers Jonas and EDF, on behalf of Peel Energy and the Northwest Regional Development Agency. The study recommends four different types of technologies that should be taken forward for further analysis. Anthony Hatton, development director at Peel Energy, said: “There is a long way to go, but our goal is to have a tidal power scheme generating electricity from the Mersey in time to contribute to the national target of generating 15 per cent of the UK’s energy needs from renewable sources by 2020.” Peel hopes to submit a planning application by the end of 2011.

Liverpool-based New Mind has launched a website to promote tourism and inward investment in Cardiff. The company has used its e-Tourism platform to create the online facility for Cardiff & Co, the city's destination marketing company. The new site provides interactive mapping, itinerary planners and video-enhanced product listings designed to boost the visitor's experience and provide improved access to information.