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.
Join us for our Annual Conference on 4th April 2019 in the Celtic Manor, Newport.
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Early Bird tickets on Sale for Marine Energy Wales 2019 Conference
Discounted early bird tickets are currently available for Wales’ only conference dedicated to marine renewable energy. Sales end on Friday (15th) so there is just a limited time available to make the most of this discounted rate. The 2019 conference will be the...
Aquatera are recruiting Expert, Senior and Junior Environmental Consultants
Over the last 19 years Aquatera has established itself as a pioneering environmental and energy consulting organisation with a leading position in renewables, aquaculture and energy infrastructure development. Aquatera is an award winning company with significant...
Bombora seek Project Manager
Bombora is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Project Manager to join its European team to manage the planning, budgeting and delivery of Bombora’s first commercial mWave projects. The position will be based out of Bombora’s Pembroke Dock offices. Remote working...
SEACAMS2 Stakeholder Workshop
"Perspectives, Plans and Projects" January 29th, Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel A SEACAMS2 Stakeholder Workshop is taking place on 29th January 2019 in Cardiff with the aim of informing businesses and other stakeholders on recent progress in SEACAMS2 and to...
Minesto enters formal planning phase with Welsh Government for second stage of public funding
Marine energy developer Minesto has taken the next step towards commercialisation of its subsea kite technology and the development of the marine energy sector in Wales. The company has entered the formal planning phase with Welsh Government for the second stage of...
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
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