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From evidence to delivery: the next chapter for tidal range in Wales | Amrediad llanw yng Nghymru: o dystiolaeth i gyflawni
Tidal range technology harnesses the natural rise and fall of the tide to generate electricity. It typically uses a lagoon or barrage to capture and release water, and offers a predictable and long-term energy resource. Wales is home to two of Britain's most promising...
What do recent political visits to Pembrokeshire tell us about Wales’ marine energy future?
Recent visits to Pembrokeshire from senior UK and Welsh Government ministers have highlighted the growing political interest in marine energy. Our Chair, Tam Bardell, reflects on what it means for Wales, and the opportunities and challenges that still lie ahead....
Tidal Stream Energy and the Rise of Data Centres | ORE Catapult
Originally published by Rebecca Jeffrey, Strategic Partnerships Manager at Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, this article examines the potential role of tidal stream energy in powering the growing demand from data centres. Data centres are currently dividing opinion...
Gwynt Glas Offshore Wind Project welcomes new partner Sumitomo
The Gwynt Glas offshore wind project has announced a significant strengthening of its joint venture with Sumitomo Corporation joining as an equal partner alongside EDF power solutions UK and Ireland and ESB. Each partner now holds a 33.33% stake, while DP Energy...
Minesto’s Tidal Energy Power Plant sets electricity production record
Credit: Minesto Minesto's Dragon 4 power plant, upgraded with a new power-take-off (PTO) system to improve energy production, has delivered record breaking electricity generation over the summer in Vestmannasund in the Faroe Islands. Dr. Martin Edlund, Minesto's CEO,...
Section 36 Consent granted for Llŷr Wind Farm in Celtic Sea
Section 36 Consent has been granted for the Llŷr Wind Farm, a groundbreaking test and demonstration offshore wind project being developed by Cierco Energy in the Celtic Sea, off the coast of Pembrokeshire. The consent marks a major milestone for the project as it...
South West selected as location for world leading extreme environment centre
A new £150 million extreme environment centre is being planned to be built in the South West. The facility is forecast to generate more than £270 million of direct economic impact for the region - increasing to more than £500 million when wider supply chain benefits...
Cierco secures pivotal seabed rights for Llŷr wind projects
Cierco Energy has signed an Agreement for Lease with The Crown Estate, officially securing seabed rights for the innovative Llŷr Wind Projects in the Celtic Sea. This landmark agreement unlocks two pioneering 100MW Test & Demonstration projects off the...
is the UK Government’s Industrial strategy delivering for Welsh marine energy?
It's just over a year since the UK Government launched its Modern Industrial Strategy - a 10-year plan to increase business investment and grow the industries of the future in the UK. Published in June 2025, the strategy outlined a UK-wide mission to become...
Celtico and Cierco join forces to champion Welsh engineering
Celtico and Cierco Energy have announced a new strategic partnership to strengthen collaboration between developers, government, ports, industry, and the wider supply chain. The move hopes to ensure Welsh engineering and manufacturing businesses are best positioned to...