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Nominations open for Marine Energy Wales’ annual ‘Ysbryd y Môr’ award
Do you know someone whose passion, commitment and vision has helped advance Wales’ marine energy sector? Our Ysbryd Y Môr award is your chance to highlight those making a difference – whether through innovation, advocacy, collaboration or leadership. By nominating...
Save the date: Wales’ leading marine energy conference returns to Cardiff in Spring 2025
Wales’ leading marine energy conference, hosted by Marine Energy Wales, will take place in Cardiff next year following two hugely successful years at Swansea Arena. The two-day event will be held on the 7th and 8th May at the capital’s All Nations Centre. Now in its...
Marine Energy Wales responds to consultation on new UK industrial strategy
Marine Energy Wales has submitted its response to the UK Government’s consultation on its new industrial strategy green paper. ‘Invest 2035’ is a 10-year plan devised by UK Government to deliver certainty and stability, and to ultimately encourage businesses to invest...
Pride of place for iconic tidal energy turbine
An original Tocardo T1 turbine has been placed on permanent display at the entrance to M-SParc in Gaerwen, Anglesey. Officially opened in 2018 as Wales’ first dedicated Science Park, M-SParc is a subsidiary of Bangor University. It provides world class facilities,...
Buoy relaunch signals new phase of wildlife monitoring for Welsh tidal scheme
A data gathering buoy linked to north Wales tidal energy scheme, Morlais, embarks on its second mission this week following its launch off the coast near Holyhead. The vessel, also known as the Marinus LiDAR buoy, is part of a significant research exercise to ensure...
Marine Energy Wales and Net Zero Industry Wales partner up to strengthen Wales’ clean energy voice
Marine Energy Wales (MEW) and Net Zero Industry Wales (NZIW) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, outlining and enhancing their collaborative efforts to support the marine renewable energy industry in Wales. MEW serves as a unified voice for the tidal stream,...
Wales poised for a £46.8 billion investment opportunity from renewables by 2035
New analysis reveals that Wales has an unprecedented £46.8 billion investment opportunity from renewable energy by 2035—a transformation that could drive long-term economic growth, create thousands of jobs, and invigorate Welsh communities. Preliminary research...
Wales Crown Estate Commissioner to be appointed for the first time
For the first time, the UK Government will appoint a Crown Estate Commissioner to provide advice at board level on the conditions in Wales. Their advice will further support the Commissioners’ existing role in ensuring Wales benefits from the drive for clean energy,...
Marine Energy Wales and the National Hydropower Association strengthen collaboration with signed agreement
Marine Energy Wales (MEW) and the National Hydropower Association (NHA), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, outlining and enhancing their collaborative efforts to support the global marine industry. MEW serves as the representative body for the tidal stream,...
HydroWing wins at the 2024 Wales STEM awards
HydroWing has been recognised for its contribution to STEM in Wales, winning the Innovation award. The winners of the Wales STEM Awards 2024 were announced at a prestigious awards ceremony hosted by broadcaster Lucy...