Marine Energy Wales
Marine Energy Wales brings together technology developers, the supply chain, academia and the public sector to establish Wales as a global leader in sustainable marine energy generation, making a significant contribution to a low carbon economy.
The benefits of this industry are being felt throughout the country with the creation of green sustainable jobs, growth and skills providing significant development opportunities for Wales.
With €100.4 million of EU structural funding prioritised for marine energy in Wales over the next 5 years, two wave and tidal stream Demonstration Zones, seabed agreements in place for three separate wave and tidal stream projects, and a number of proposals for significant tidal range projects, Wales is well positioned to play a global leading role in marine energy.
News
MPS IS RECRUITING A PROJECT MANAGER
Marine Power Systems is looking to recruit a highly experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of its full-scale WaveSub wave energy converter prototype. The successful candidate will work closely with both the in-house design and development team and external...
MPS IS RECRUITING A LEAD ENGINEER – ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Marine Power Systems is seeking an experienced Electrical and Control Engineer to join our offshore renewable energy device, development team. The focus of the role within the first 12 months will be to develop the electrical, control and communications system design...
MPS IS RECRUITING A LEAD ENGINEER – MARINE STRUCTURES
Marine Power Systems is seeking an experienced Lead Engineer to join our offshore renewable energy device, development team. Working with the design and development team and external contractors, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the...
MEW gains cross-party engagement at Political Showcase event for Marine Energy in Wales
On the 25th of January, ahead of our Annual Conference, Marine Energy Wales hosted a joint Political Showcase event for Marine Energy in Wales with the Marine Energy Council. During this event nearly 40 participants from Labour, Conservative and Plaid Cymru political...
Nova Innovation announce project to produce Scotch whisky distilled by tidal power
Leading marine energy company Nova Innovation has announced a ground-breaking project to produce Scotch whisky distilled by tidal power in the Sound of Islay. Nova Innovation will install a series of underwater turbines between the isles of Islay and Jura in...
The country has a number of factors that make it an ideal location for marine energy development with up to 6.2GW (over 10GW including the Severn Estuary) of estimated generating capacity:
- €100.4 million of funding prioritised for marine energy in Wales
- An indicative wave capacity of up to 5600MW
- Tidal streams of up to 4ms-1
- Long term, dedicated political support from Welsh Government
- The potential for 8,720MW installed capacity from four tidal lagoons
- 400kV transmission lines and substations located coastally at resources areas
- Array scale Demonstration Zones in Anglesey and Pembrokeshire
- Eight strategically located ports sited along the North, West and South coast
- Energy sector supply chains and workforce with huge transferable skill opportunities
- Supportive Government policy including world leading legislation e.g. Well-being Future Generations Act
- Experience in constructing and deploying Wales’ first tidal stream device
- Dedicated, Government backed Energy Enterprise Zones with business development incentives
- Access to expert academic and research facilities
- Marine Energy Wales providing a single point of access for marine energy developers interested in Wales