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From Observation to Insight: A Data-Driven Journey Through Tidal Stream Monitoring
By Jay Sheppard, MEW Project Manager. The Crown Estate’s new report, Tidal Stream Energy Project: Collision Risk Data and Evidence Summary (2025), offers more than a summary of monitoring techniques and collision risk findings—it offers a story. A story of how we’ve...
Securing the Future of Floating Offshore Wind: Why Allocation Round 7 Must Deliver for FLOW Test and Demonstration Projects in the Celtic Sea
Image Credit: Principal Power By Charlie Allen, FLOW Project Manager. With the Allocation Round 7 Marine Energy Wales consultation response submitted, we’ve been reflecting on whether this marks a significant milestone - especially for test and demonstration projects...
Marine Energy Wales’ Response to the Senedd’s Green Economy Report
The Senedd Economy Committee’s Green Economy Report lays out an important vision for Wales’ transition to a net-zero economy. It’s encouraging to see the report focus on key areas such as pipeline certainty, planning reform, port investment, skills development, and...
Could 2025 be the turning point for floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea?
Discover why 2025 could be a game-changer for floating offshore wind (FLOW) in the Celtic Sea. Explore key milestones, from leasing rounds to port investment, and how the Celtic Sea Developer Alliance is driving progress in renewable energy.
New report urges decision-makers to recognise Celtic Sea region’s potential to support UK’s renewable energy future
A joint report by Marine Energy Wales (MEW), Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult (OREC), and Celtic Sea Power (CSP), is urging decision-makers to recognise the existing capabilities of the Celtic Sea region when it comes to supporting the UK’s future floating offshore...
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...
The Role of Marine Energy in Wales’ Net Zero Future
Our response to the Net Zero 2035 Challenge Group’s Report “How can Wales meet energy needs whilst phasing out fossil fuels by 2035?” In September 2024, the Wales Net Zero 2035 Challenge Group released a comprehensive series of seven reports. Commissioned through the...
Deploying Floating Offshore Wind Test and Demo projects in the Celtic Sea: What lessons can we learn from Kincardine?
Credit: Principle Power Article written by Charlie Allen, Floating Offshore Wind Project Manager at Marine Energy Wales It was a calm and foggy morning the day I set off from Aberdeen Port to visit Kincardine floating offshore wind farm. Located 15km off the Scottish...
Marine renewable energy: How our Welsh ports are preparing for the future
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...
In conversation with Celtic Freeport CEO, Luciana Ciubotariu
Earlier this year the Celtic Freeport welcomed its first permanent Chief Executive – Luciana Ciubotariu. Luciana has over 20 years of experience in foreign direct investment, strategic consulting and business development. In her previous role, she acted as the Head of...