The Menter Môn-led Marine Characterisation Research Project (MCRP) recently announced that Natural Resources Wales has successfully discharged its Environmental Monitoring and Mitigation Plan (EMMP). Developed in collaboration with environmental stakeholders and an...
An additional 10MW of tidal stream capacity has been contracted in Wales as part of Allocation Round 6 (AR6) of the UK Government’s Contracts for Difference renewable auction. Welsh project HydroWing secured 10MW of the total 28MW of tidal stream contracts awarded...
The development of marine renewables, including tidal energy and floating offshore wind projects, present a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Wales and ensuring our ports are ready and able to support the sector is vital. Ports development is key to ensuring Wales...
Specially developed miniature solar powered devices have been fitted onto birds off the coast of Ynys Môn, to track their migration and behaviour patterns. Part of the ongoing marine characterization research (MCRP) project led by Menter Môn, the information gathered...
The Marine Energy Council (MEC) has announced that 13 new companies have joined their industry group as Lead Partners. The Partners will support their ambition to make the UK the world leader in tidal stream and wave energy. Established in 2018, the MEC has been...
Inyanga Marine Energy Group and Verdant Morlais Ltd (VML) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deliver a 4.9MW tidal stream energy project at Morlais in Wales, the largest consented tidal energy scheme in Europe. The project will take place in a berth close to...
