INDUSTRY NEWS

Maximum price that other renewables projects can receive in the next Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction has also been raised. We are pleased today to see an increase in administrative strike prices (the maximum value a project can bid in at) for the UK...

HydroWing is gearing up for deployment of its next generation tidal energy technology, following the recent announcement that HydroWing has been awarded a contract for a 10MW tidal stream energy project in Wales. HydroWing was the largest tidal stream project in Wales...

A new careers initiative has been created in Pembrokeshire, aimed at inspiring a more diverse workforce for the county and beyond in the sustainable power, renewables and construction industries. RWE Renewables, Blue Gem Wind, Floventis Energy, Port of Milford Haven...

Apollo, a leading UK-based engineering and advisory provider, has announced the successful completion of a pre-FEED engineering study in collaboration with Celtic Sea Power which explored the development of coordinated solutions to bring marine generated power into...

To mark the end of the Future Energy Wales conference, where collaboration has been a central theme, Marine Energy Wales (MEW) and RenewableUK Cymru (RUKC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, outlining their commitment to work together to accelerate the clean...

Professor Tony Lewis, CFO of OceanEnergy, has received a prestigious industry award for his contribution to the ocean energy sector. Mr Lewis was announced as the recipient of the 2023 Vi Maris award during the OEE2023 Conference and Exhibition in The Hague....

After more than a decade of work and planning, the substation linked to Morlais tidal energy on Anglesey has been officially opened by Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford, marking a significant milestone not just for the project itself but for the Welsh tidal energy...

RWE has launched its first global "Floating Wind Co-use Competition". The company is looking for innovative solutions which promote biodiversity, reduce ecological impact and create a mutually beneficial relationship between floating developments and local marine...

A new cohort of students have been welcomed on to the pioneering Destination Renewables programme at Pembrokeshire College. It's the second year the programme has been run, preparing learners for the future renewables’ job market. EDF Renewables UK and DP Energy, the...

Marine Power Systems have appointed Toshiya Tomita as Country Director, Japan to build on the progress already being made in the territory. Based in Tokyo, Tomita will continue to advance the opportunities maturing in the Japanese market, as well as identify...