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ASTUTE 2020 Roadshows – Innovation & Skills for Manufacturing
As the economic benefits of innovation are realised through businesses, research, skills, workplace practices, and management, collaboration is critical to maximising the value of innovation. Hear first-hand from EU funded operations ASTUTE 2020, METAL and M2A about...
read moreJob Opportunities with Minesto
Minesto is a world-leading marine energy technology developer with the mission to minimise the global carbon footprint of the energy industry by enabling commercial clean electricity generation from tidal streams and ocean currents. Minesto’s award-winning and...
read moreWave Energy Developers and Inventors Sought for Engineering Challenge
Do you fancy yourself as an innovative wave energy developer or harebrained inventor? Here is your opportunity to put your skills to the test against the best boffins in the industry. Bombora Wave Power is pleased to announce the inaugural Bombora Technical Challenge...
read moreJob Vacancies with Bombora Wavepower
Bombora is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with experience of innovative marine energy projects. They will be based out of Bombora’s Pembroke Dock offices and will be responsible for the design and delivery of the electrical elements of the first mWave device....
read moreFirst Minister welcomes new State of the Sector report from Marine Energy Wales
£96.2 million has been invested into the Welsh economy according to a new report by Marine Energy Wales, launched today at their annual conference. The new ‘State of the Sector’ report outlines findings from a survey carried out by the Welsh industry body. It provides...
read moreJob Vacancy with Bombora Wavepower
Bombora is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Marketing and Communications Manager to join its team to manage the promotion and marketing of the company and its partners. The position will be based out of Bombora’s Pembroke Dock offices however remote working...
read moreFuture of tidal and wave power set out in landmark report
The potential of the UK’s world-leading tidal and wave power sectors is laid out in a new report, launched today (March 19). The technology’s successes to date – including the world’s first grid-connected tidal array – are outlined in the document, which has been...
read moreMarine energy to play significant role in 100% renewable nation by 2035
Marine Energy Wales welcomes the recent report by the Institute of Welsh Affairs which outlines how Wales could make the transition to 100% renewable energy by 2035. The report details a significant role for marine energy in delivering a renewable future. The report,...
read moreMainstay Marine to build new wave energy device
Mainstay Marine Solutions, workboat builders and marine engineers in South West Wales, has been awarded a contract from AMOG Consulting Ltd for the construction of their Wave Energy Converter (WEC) technology demonstrator device. Simple in design, the WEC is tuned to...
read moreMorlais tidal energy project appoints Black & Veatch as design consultant
Black & Veatch has been awarded the Morlais Design Services Contract. This role mainly includes designing the surface infrastructure connecting power generated by tidal arrays to the National Grid; as well as other support to bring the project to construction...
read moreMinesto Explores Options in Eastern Caribbean
Marine energy developer Minesto has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Antigua and Barbuda. Through a feasibility study, facilitated by the United Nations Office for Project Services, the parties will explore the possibilities of supplying the...
read moreLeask Marine seek engineers
Job title: Civil EngineerLocation: Pembroke Dock Office Base: working in wider United Kingdom / England / Scotland / Northern IrelandSalary: NegotiableJob Type: Part Time with potential to becoming Full-Time Leask Marine are seeking civil engineers at all levels to...
read moreMarine Energy Wales 2019 Conference – Tickets available now
Tickets are on sale now for Wales’ only conference dedicated to marine renewable energy. The 2019 conference will be the 10th Annual Event hosted by the Marine Energy Wales team (formerly Marine Energy Pembrokeshire) and will be a showcase of Welsh industry,...
read moreAquatera 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...
read moreBombora 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...
read moreSEACAMS2 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...
read moreMinesto 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...
read moreLeask Marine seek Project Manager
Leask Marine are searching for an experienced project manager to join their rapidly expanding business in Wales. The successful candidate will work and integrate with all teams within Leask Marine and support the Commercial & Operations Managers in the design,...
read moreNew companies have come forward interested in delivering a tidal lagoon for Swansea Bay
Eleven companies and organisations have expressed an interest in delivering a tidal lagoon for Swansea Bay. It follows a prior invitation notice which invited firms and institutions to express their interest in the stalled project. The deadline has now closed, and a...
read moreBombora seek Assistant Accountant
Bombora is seeking an enthusiastic, energetic and technically competent Assistant Accountant, to support the Finance Manager in the delivery of a high quality finance service for Bombora and its stakeholders.The role will be based out of Bombora's Pembroke Dock...
read moreMarine energy supporter Mark Drakeford to become Wales’ First Minister
Mark Drakeford AM has won the Welsh Labour leadership election and is set to become First Minister for Wales next week, following the resignation of Carwyn Jones. Mr Drakeford has been a strong supporter of marine energy in Wales and has a positive relationship with...
read moreOrbital Marine Power signs agreement with Menter Môn for Anglesey tidal array project
Anglesey has received a further boost to its ambition to become a centre of excellence for tidal stream energy as Orbital Marine Power, the leading Scottish based tidal technology developer, has signed an agreement to demonstrate its award-winning floating tidal...
read moreMorlais seek Admin Officer
Morlais are seeking an experienced Administration Officer to be Responsible for providing administrative and clerical support services to the Morlais team and board members. Job title: Morlais Administrative Officer Location: Llangefni Reports To: Morlais Project...
read moreBombora seek Structural Engineer
Bombora is seeking a Structural Engineer with experience of steel fabrication and innovative marine energy projects. They will be based out of Bombora’s recently established Pembroke Dock offices and will be responsible for the design and delivery of steel structural...
read moreWelsh marine energy project benefits from the UK’s first Energy Investment Portfolio
Marine Energy Wales welcomes the recent announcement of the UK’s first Energy Investment Portfolio, worth an estimated £5 billion. The Morlais Marine Energy Infrastructure Project in Anglesey is one of eleven projects being offered to international investors. The...
read moreMarine Energy Test Area Public Exhibition
Marine Energy Wales is developing a Marine Energy Test Area (META) project in and around the Milford Haven Waterway. Sites for testing wave and tidal devices, along with other marine energy equipment, are proposed near Pembroke Port, Warrior Way, Dale and north of...
read moreMarine Energy Wales submits scoping report for test site
Marine Energy Wales has submitted an environmental scoping report to Natural Resources Wales and relevant stakeholders, asking for their scoping opinion for the development of the Marine Energy Test Area (META) project in and around the Milford Haven Waterway. META...
read moreMinesto completes offshore test programme
Marine energy developer Minesto has completed the offshore commissioning and test programme of its EU-funded tidal energy project offshore Holyhead, North Wales, which aims to demonstrate the company’s first utility-scale system of its pioneering subsea kite...
read moreWelsh Finance Secretary attends Ocean Energy Europe Conference
Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford attended Ocean Energy Europe conference this week, and set out Wales’ ambition to become a leading country in the development of marine energy. He delivered the keynote speech at the conference in Edinburgh and became the first...
read moreCompanies have chance to help deliver Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon
Major companies have the opportunity to help deliver the proposed tidal lagoon in Swansea Bay. A taskforce set up by Swansea Bay City Region has spent the past three months re-evaluating the project and looking at alternative options for delivery. It has concluded the...
read moreBombora Wavepower is recruiting
Founded in 2012, Bombora is an award-winning ocean energy company with origins in Perth, Western Australia, now based in Pembroke Dock, Wales. Bombora was recently awarded £10.3 million of EU funding to design and test their fully-submerged membrane-style wave...
read moreMinesto generates electricity for the first time with commercial-scale unit
Marine energy developer Minesto has achieved initial electricity generation with its first commercial-scale marine energy kite during the commissioning program of the company’s ground-breaking low-flow tidal energy project in Wales. “We are entering a new era of...
read moreBombora appoints Greenbackers for Capital Raising
Bombora Wave Power is pleased to advise the appointment of Greenbackers Investment Capital to manage a new round of financing for the commercialisation of its globally patented wave energy converter, the mWave™. Welsh based, multi-award-winning ocean energy...
read moreNova Innovation discusses tidal energy with Energy Ministers at G7 summit
Nova Innovation will today (21 September 2018) speak of the opportunities for capturing energy from tides at a meeting of G7 Ministers on climate change, oceans and clean energy. The leading tidal energy developer is due to speak with G7 Energy Ministers in a...
read moreBombora Wavepower appoint Greenaway Scott to progress innovative technology plans
Marine energy business Bombora Wave Power Europe, based in Pembrokeshire, has instructed Greenaway Scott, to provide legal advice and support during its significant project to design, build and test the first large scale 1.5 Megawatt mWave energy device. Both Bombora...
read moreFinance Secretary visits Marine Energy Wales to announce funding and continued support for marine energy
Mark Drakeford AM, Cabinet Secretary for Finance, visited a Marine Energy Hub yesterday on the Milford Haven Waterway to receive updates about sector activity across Wales and plans for a City Deal project to support the blue economy. The Cabinet Secretary met with...
read more£10.3 million EU funding boost for Welsh Marine technology sector
Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford has announced £10.3 million of EU funding for the marine technology sector on a visit to Pembroke Dock. The EU funding will support the design and testing of a fully-submerged membrane-style wave energy convertor capable of...
read moreMarine Energy Wales welcomes Minesto deployment and continued marine energy support by Welsh Government
Marine Energy Wales joined Minesto in Holyhead last week for an unveiling ceremony of the company’s first marine energy kite at utility scale. David Jones, Project Director of Marine Energy Wales commented, “It is really positive to see another marine energy project...
read moreMarine Energy Wales awards legal contract to Burges Salmon
Marine Energy Wales has appointed leading UK law firm Burges Salmon LLP to provide legal services for the Marine Energy Test Area (META) project in the Milford Haven Waterway. Burges Salmon will support the Marine Energy Wales team on a range of legal matters such as...
read moreTidal Lagoon can be delivered without UK Government support, according to new independent report
The report prepared by financial experts Holistic Capital said a Swansea Bay tidal lagoon is a fundamentally strong proposition and an ‘exceptional’ project that could provide clean power for generations to come. Now its recommendations could help pave the way for a...
read moreMersey Tidal Power seek Project Director
The Mersey Tidal programme is a key priority for the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) and its Metro Mayor as it has the potential to provide enough electricity to power every home and business in the city region and the surrounding area. The project...
read moreMarine Energy Wales awards EIA contract to RPS
Marine Energy Wales has appointed RPS to provide environmental support for the Marine Energy Test Area (META) project in the Milford Haven Waterway. META will see the creation of a series of pre-consented, non-grid connected areas suitable for a range of component,...
read moreScotland and Cornwall to assist in development of Welsh marine energy test site
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) Ltd and Wave Hub Ltd have signed an agreement with Marine Energy Wales to provide strategic advice to develop the Marine Energy Test Area (META) project which is underway in Pembrokeshire. Between them, the teams behind the...
read moreBEIS’ Statement on Tidal Lagoons Was Designed to Mislead
Tidal Lagoon Power has today published an audit of the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy’s statement on tidal lagoons, delivered to Parliament on June 25th alongside the Department’s six page value-for-money assessment for Swansea Bay...
read moreMarine Energy Wales welcomes WaveSub deployment as a positive cross-border collaboration
Marine Energy Wales were delighted to receive news that Marine Power Systems has successfully installed its prototype WaveSub device at marine test centre FaBTest in Cornwall, with the assistance of Orkney-based marine contractor Leask Marine. This marks an exciting...
read moreFunding Ocean Energy: new study released by European Commission
Europe is spearheading the world's ocean energy technology, and has today a strong pipeline of projects for a total capacity of 1 GW. But it did not accomplish this overnight. According to a recent Commission study, the continent has been spending €3 billion on ocean...
read moreMinesto initiates DG500 commissioning program
Marine energy developer Minesto has initiated the commissioning program of its first tidal energy project in commercial scale in North West Wales, with initial sea trials of the company’s DG500 tidal energy converter taking place in Holyhead harbour and the...
read moreWaveSub successfully installed at FaBTest
UK wave technology development company Marine Power Systems (MPS) has successfully installed its prototype WaveSub wave energy converter at marine test centre FaBTest, marking the start of a new phase of sea-based testing. The WaveSub will now run through the final...
read moreMarine Energy Wales Response to the UK Government Decision on Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon
Marine Energy Wales regrets the recent UK Government’s decision to not support the proposed Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon project. With significant backing from Welsh Government and the clear “no regrets policy” made by the independent Hendry review, this demonstrates not...
read moreMONITOR to improve tidal energy blade reliability
A new Interreg Atlantic Area project focused on investigating the forces acting on blades and structures of tidal energy converters (TECs) and their impact on reliability will be officially launched at the International Conference on Ocean Energy (ICOE) in June 2018....
read more£1.4m EU boost to increase skills in the advanced manufacturing sector
Finance Secretary, Mark Drakeford announced an extra £1.4m EU funds to help more employees in the advanced manufacturing sector gain skills to drive a globally competitive Welsh economy. The Materials and Manufacturing Education Training and Learning (METaL) scheme,...
read moreMinesto completes first Holyhead Deep installation phase
Minesto has completed the first offshore installation phase of the project aimed at demonstrating Minesto’s marine energy technology Deep Green in utility scale. The gravity-based structure, including the bottom joint system that moors Minesto’s DG500 power...
read moreMarine Energy Wales welcomes BEIS Committee inquiry and landmark Catapult industrial benefit report
Marine Energy Wales welcome the recent announcement from BEIS and the Welsh Affairs Committee of an inquiry into the UK government’s decision-making process for Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon. The news comes just a week after the release of ORE Catapult’s landmark Cost...
read moreFurther Opportunities to join Bombora
Company Overview Founded in 2012, Bombora is an award-winning ocean energy company from Western Australia and has recently established headquarters in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Our innovative mWave converters are designed to deliver environmentally friendly, large scale...
read moreMarine Hub Cornwall agrees new collaboration with Marine Energy Wales
Marine Hub Cornwall, which was set up to help grow the marine industry in the county and to promote its world-class marine capabilities, has formally agreed a new collaboration with Marine Energy Wales. Funded by the Welsh Government, Marine Energy Wales aims to make...
read moreOpportunity to join Bombora’s Team
Company Overview Founded in 2012, Bombora is an award-winning ocean energy company from Western Australia and has recently established headquarters in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Our innovative mWave converters are designed to deliver environmentally friendly, large scale...
read moreMarine Energy Wales Conference 2018
Marine Energy Wales will be hosting its annual conference on 19th April and a limited number of tickets are still available for Wales’ only conference dedicated to the marine renewable energy industry. The conference will feature 25 world class speakers from project...
read moreUniversity Partnership Working with the Manufacturing Industry across Wales
Demand-led by industry, the EU-backed multi-University partnership (Swansea, Cardiff, Aberystwyth, University of South Wales and University of Wales Trinity Saint David) is working together with the Welsh Manufacturing Industry to embed advanced and sustainable...
read moreAquatera are hiring
Over the last 18 years Aquatera has established itself as a pioneering environmental and energy consulting organisation with a leading position in offshore renewables. It is an award winning company with significant achievements at home and worldwide. Aquatera’s...
read moreEIA scoping report submitted for the Pembrokeshire Demonstration Zone
Wave Hub Limited (WHL) has today submitted an environmental scoping report to Natural Resources Wales and the Marine Management Organisation for the Pembrokeshire Demonstration Zone (PDZ). The report considers a mix of wave energy and floating wind technology with a...
read moreWelsh Secretary emphasises importance of City Deal to Pembrokeshire’s future
Welsh Secretary Alun Cairns visited some of Pembrokeshire’s leading marine renewables tech firms today to underline his support for the sector and highlight the importance of the Government’s City Deal to future economic growth in the region. The Secretary of State...
read moreRenewableUK Wave and Tidal, 28th February 2018
Marine Energy Wales is delighted to be an event supporter of RenewableUK’s Wave & Tidal 2018 conference and exhibition on 28 February in Glasgow, Scotland. Wave & Tidal 2018 offers delegates unparalleled access to key UK stakeholders and supply chain...
read moreInterreg – Targeted call on renewable energy in 2018
The North West Europe Programme has recently opened a targeted call on renewable energy, closing 31st July. There is €50m available and now is the time to start thinking of forming a successful transnational project. North-West Europe is one of the highest...
read moreCoastal Communities Fund – Round 5 open in Wales
The Coastal Communities Fund (CCF) encourages the economic development of UK coastal communities by giving funding to create sustainable economic growth and jobs. Since the start of the CCF in 2012 we have awarded grants to 277 organisations across the UK to...
read moreFurther vacancies with Bombora
Bombora Wave Power have two new vacancies to be based in the offices in Pembroke Dock: Senior Electrical Control Engineer Senior Mechanical Engineer Click the links to find out more including how to apply. The deadline is 5th February.
read moreNova Innovation expands in Wales
Nova Innovation has announced an expansion of its activity in Wales, heralding an exciting period of growth for the company. Nova has opened a new office at the Galeri community enterprise centre in Caernarfon, and appointed Gwynedd-based Dr Kate Smith as Environment...
read moreMarine Power Systems’ WaveSub goes to sea
UK marine technology development company Marine Power Systems (MPS) has successfully launched its wave energy device the WaveSub onto open water, marking the start of a new phase of sea-based testing for the device. The 1:4 scale prototype of the WaveSub wave energy...
read moreMarine Energy Wales welcomes Welsh Government support for Tidal Lagoon Power
Last week the First Minister announced significant financial support from the Welsh Government to kick-start plans for Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon. Marine Energy Wales welcomes this as a positive step forward for Tidal Lagoon Power, and for the marine energy industry....
read moreMinesto are looking for a Project Manager and a HSQE Manager
Minesto is a world-leading marine energy technology developer with the mission to minimize the global carbon footprint of the energy industry by enabling commercial clean energy production from tidal and ocean currents. Minesto’s award-winning and patented...
read moreSwansea tidal lagoon: ‘Substantial’ offer from Carwyn Jones
The first minister has offered cash to help kickstart plans for a £1.3bn tidal lagoon energy project in Swansea Bay. Carwyn Jones said the Welsh Government would offer a "substantial" investment, but did not say how much. He accused the UK government of "dragging its...
read moreEMEC opens up free access opportunity through MaRINET2
The second call for MaRINET2 applications opens Monday, 15th January 2018. As a partner in the MaRINET2 initiative, the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) is encouraging wind, wave and tidal energy developers, supply chain companies and research organisations to...
read moreCome and join our team
Business Development And Delivery Manager / Rheolwr Datblygu A Darparu Busnes Location: Pembroke Dock Salary & Benefits: c. £28,000 p.a Application Deadline: Friday (Noon) 26th Jan, 2018 Start Date: March/April 2018 Do you want to join us in creating...
read moreJoin Bombora’s dynamic team
Company Overview Founded in 2012, Bombora Wave Power is an award-winning ocean energy company with origins in Perth, Western Australia. Our innovative mWave converters deliver environmentally friendly, large scale energy for national electricity grids. Bombora wave...
read moreBombora is seeking key suppliers to build its first mWave device
Bombora Europe is inviting two tenders from interested parties: The first is for the design, build and testing of its novel membrane and clamp component. This contract will include a three phase delivery of outline design, detailed design, and manufacture and...
read moreConsultation on the Welsh National Marine Plan
Welsh Government are seeking views on a consultation draft of the first marine plan. This plan explains how we will manage the sustainable development of our seas, supporting “Blue growth” across multiple industries while protecting our wildlife, habitats and natural...
read moreBombora Wavepower issue Supply Chain Expressions of Interest
Company Overview Founded in 2012, Bombora is an award-winning ocean energy company with origins in Perth, Western Australia. Our innovative mWave converters deliver environmentally friendly, large scale energy for national electricity grids. Bombora wave farms can...
read moreBombora wavepower are recruiting!
Company Overview Founded in 2012, Bombora is an award-winning ocean energy company with origins in Perth, Western Australia. Our innovative mWave converters deliver environmentally friendly, large scale energy for national electricity grids. Bombora wave farms can...
read moreSEACAMS Stakeholder Workshop – iMarDIS
25th - 26th January: Improving Marine Energy Sector Access to SEACAMS data and information. The Integrated Marine Data and Information System (iMarDIS) will provide a single point of access to data, products and services derived from the collaborative research carried...
read moreWales calls for tidal and wave research support
The Welsh government is looking to commission a contractor to conduct tidal and wave research work in support of the Welsh National Marine Plan. The contract will focus on the sourcing, consolidation and standardization of existing environmental evidence, and...
read more100 businesses call for green light for tidal lagoon ‘as soon as possible’
Over 100 leading Welsh businesses have signed a letter to the Prime Minister, urging her to give the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon project the green light as soon as possible. The letter, which was hand-delivered to 10 Downing Street today has been signed by companies in...
read moreBombora expands operations in Wales
Bombora Wave Power Pty Ltd has announced the expansion of its European operations with new headquarters to be based in Pembroke Dock, Wales. This follows Bombora’s capital raising announcement on 17 November, 2017 detailing a multi-million dollar investment...
read moreNova Innovation praised by ORE Catapult
Nova Innovation Ltd has been hailed as a tidal energy game changer by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, the UK’s leading innovation centre for offshore renewable energy. Nova Innovation is the third company to feature in a series of case studies showcasing...
read moreMorlais are recruiting for 7 new positions
Menter Môn is currently recruiting for seven new people to join the team responsible for delivering the Morlais Demonstration Zone off Anglesey in North Wales. The positions available are: Supply Chain Director Finance Director Customer Liaison Director Managing...
read moreMarine Energy Wales win at Green Energy Awards
Last Friday (10th November) saw the annual Wales Green Energy Awards taking place in Cardiff and we were delighted to find out that Marine Energy Wales won an award for Most Outstanding Advocate - Organisation. Hosted by RenewableUK Cymru, the awards celebrate and...
read moreEU funding awarded for Marine Energy Test Site in Wales
Welsh Government has announced a further £1.2 million in funding to accelerate marine energy development in Wales. The investment is to develop a Marine Energy Test Area (META) project in the Milford Haven Waterway. The funding will support the work of Marine Energy...
read moreMarine Energy Wales welcomes Minesto’s cost reduction study
Last week Minesto released an updated Cost of Energy analysis which has shown significant improvements compared to previous estimates. Marine Energy Wales welcome this as a positive step forward for the industry. Minesto’s updated Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE)...
read moreRepetitive Energy receives support from Port of Milford Haven
The Port of Milford Haven has offered support to Welsh based Repetitive Energy to carry out their three year operation to develop their vertical axis tidal stream converter Smartstream ™ prototypes in Pembroke Dock. Tim James, Director of Energy Development at the...
read moreMarine renewable milestone hit as UK ‘WaveSub’ unveiled for sea-based testing
Marine Power Systems (MPS), a wave power technology development company based in Wales, UK, has today unveiled its quarter-scale, prototype WaveSub wave energy generator, marking its move to a new, sea-based phase of its development. The event marks a milestone in the...
read moreMinesto’s technology transforms ocean energy into one of the most cost-effective energy resources, new Cost of Energy analysis states
An updated Cost of Energy analysis of Minesto’s unique ocean energy technology shows substantial improvements compared to previous estimates. “These new results convince me that our technology is transforming ocean energy into one of the most cost-effective energy...
read moreWave Hub are hiring
Wave Hub Limited’s main responsibilities are to manage, operate and maintain two offshore deployment sites for demonstrating renewable energy technology. The main site is Wave Hub in Cornwall and the additional site, in its early development stage, is located...
read moreInstream Energy Systems and ITPEnergised win Innovate UK funding to build and test a full scale tidal stream demonstrator
Work has started on the design of Instream’s floating tidal stream energy device. The fullscale demonstrator which features multiple vertical axis turbines mounted on a single floating platform will be deployed and tested in early 2019. The £1,48million Instream Tidal...
read moreWales sets 70% clean energy target
Welsh government has set a target for Wales to generate 70% of its electricity consumption from renewable energy by 2030. The clean energy ambition for Wales, announced by Cabinet Secretary for Environment Lesley Griffiths, also includes a target for 1GW of renewable...
read moreWales and Canada continue to build marine energy relationship
Marine Energy Wales will be making a momentous visit across the Atlantic to attend the Marine Renewables Canada 2017 Conference, to share knowledge and experience of their work within the marine energy sector. The annual conference which is taking place in Ottawa on...
read more£4m to drive forward marine and tidal energy development in North Wales
Economy and Infrastructure Secretary, Ken Skates has announced £4.5m of EU and Welsh Government funds to help boost the marine and tidal energy sector in North Wales. The funding will support Mentor Môn’s £5.6m Morlais scheme which will help accelerate the...
read moreASTUTE 2020 – Working with the Welsh Manufacturing Industry
Demand-led by industry, ASTUTE 2020 is working together with the Welsh manufacturing industry to embed advanced and sustainable technologies. ASTUTE 2020’s latest industrial collaboration with Marine Power Systems Ltd. (MPS) is on generating suitable computational...
read moreKESS 2 call – now open
Knowledge Economy Skills Scholarships (KESS 2) is a major pan-Wales operation supported by European Social Funds (ESF) through the Welsh Government. KESS 2 links companies and organisations with academic expertise in the Higher Education sector in Wales to undertake...
read moreMarine Power Systems are recruiting
Marine Power System is looking to expand its team with both a talented Design Engineer and a Test Engineer at their Head Office in Swansea, UK. Both positions will provide an exciting opportunity to be involved with the development of the award winning, WaveSub wave...
read moreAquatera success celebrated at SCDI Business Excellence Awards
Business leaders from across Scotland gathered in Inverness on Friday to celebrate success at the annual SCDI Highlands and Islands Business Excellence Awards, presented by Deputy First Minister John Swinney MSP. The awards showcased the achievements of organisations...
read moreMinesto strengthens its commercial position with management team appointments
Minesto has hired David Collier, with 30 years of experience in offshore energy, as new COO. At the same time, Bernt Erik Westre has been appointed as new CTO to replace leaving Heije Westberg. “With these changes, we strengthen our commercial position and put a...
read moreWebinar: Financing tidal power in the post MeyGen era
5th September, 3pm Project finance and reaching financial close is one of the biggest challenges for tidal projects. However, with MeyGen deployed, could we see a rise in investor confidence? To provide you with advice on tidal project finance, New Energy Update are...
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