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Planning Secured for Pembroke Dock FLOW Base
Earlier this week it was announced that Pembrokeshire County Council have approved plans to create a dedicated floating offshore wind (FLOW) storage compound in Pembroke Dock. Located within the Celtic Freeport's Milford Haven Tax Site, The Port of Milford Haven...
Wales Takes Centre Stage: A New Era for Welsh Industry
Wales has long been home to a rich industrial heritage—but today, it’s the future that’s making headlines. With world-class manufacturing, growing investment in green energy, and a thriving digital economy, Welsh industry is evolving fast—and now, it’s about to get...
New ‘Wales CLean Growth Map’ Highlights a £9 Billion Investment Opportunity for Wales’ Renewable Energy Projects and Low-carbon Industries.
Net Zero Industry Wales (NZIW) and RenewableUK Cymru have launched the Wales Clean Growth Map, outlining a £9 billion investment opportunity across the Wales' renewable energy projects and low-carbon industries. The map is designed to help legislators, policymakers,...
Milford Haven: Hydrogen Kingdom – MEW Consultancy
We recently supported the Innovate UK project Milford Haven: Hydrogen Kingdom to explore hydrogen offtake as a driver for wave energy deployment off the coast of Pembrokeshire. Wave energy remains an under-utilised part of the UK’s renewable portfolio, it...
North Wales Firm Awarded £10m Green Energy Contract
As a North Wales tidal energy scheme moves into its next phase, a local company has secured the £10 million contract to deliver the infrastructure work at Parc Cybi, Holyhead. Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK and Menter Môn Morlais Ltd have a well-established working...
Inyanga Marine Energy Group appoints new Chair
Inyanga Marine Energy Group has announced that Martin Murphy has been appointed as Chair of the Board. Following 12 years’ service in the Royal Navy, Martin has forged a career as an experienced CEO and Chartered Engineer. Martin has a strong leadership...
CfD Allocation Round 7 Application Window Is Open
As of the 7th of August, the application window for Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 7 is now open. Developers can enter eligible projects into the auction until the end of the application window which is currently set to close on the 27th of August...
Inyanga takes over management of cutting edge vessel for offshore operations
Inyanga Marine Energy Group have announced they are taking over the operational management of the newly built vessel Tor Boreas, an innovative hybrid utility vessel. Inyanga will operate the vessel in partnership with Tor Group. The vessel is targeted at the offshore...
Allocation Round 7: A Potential Turning Point for Test and Demonstration
For many years, floating offshore wind has been promised to play a key part in the UK's offshore wind market. As the sector continues to mature, it is expected to play a crucial role in meeting the UK’s net zero targets and driving long-term decarbonisation. There is...
Data Transferability in Tidal Energy: A Framework Worth Testing
Insights by Project Manager, Jay Sheppard. Environmental data has never been more abundant in the tidal energy sector. From underwater sonar and video monitoring to tagged seals and marine mammal observers, we have a growing wealth of insight into how marine life...